(BPT) – George Washington is the ‘father of our country’ yet, ironically, he didn’t have any children of his own. If you are like many others, you’ve probably wondered why he didn’t leave any children as his legacy.As author Steve Yoch described in his…
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(BPT) – It’s easy to find out what George Washington looked like. But what did he sound like?There are many well-known paintings of Washington, and the museum at Mount Vernon displays a painstakingly accurate facial reconstruction to definitively show …
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(BPT) – School children are taught that after a life of action and harrowing battles, George Washington died peacefully in his bed at Mount Vernon. In reality, the nation’s first president died a slow and bloody death that was far from a pleasant end o…
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(BPT) – You’ve probably heard the story of George Washington chopping down a cherry tree and later admitting the act to his father, claiming he ‘cannot tell a lie.’ It’s a story meant to show the impeccable early character of one of America’s most belo…
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(BPT) – Once a loyal leader in the American Revolution, Benedict Arnold eventually flipped sides and became a traitor to the cause he once loved. In the aftermath of his unsuccessful attempt to betray the Revolution and secure victory for the British, …
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(BPT) – Benedict Arnold is America’s most infamous traitor. His final plan was to turn West Point over to the British and assist them in capturing George Washington. If successful, it would have likely ended the Revolution and led to the death of Washi…
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(BPT) – If you’re just beginning your financial journey, it might feel overwhelming. Finances are one topic many are unwilling to talk about, leaving you on your own to figure out basics like budgeting, building your credit score or negotiating your fi…
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(BPT) – Enticing workers to return to the office after months, or even years, of working from home or in a hybrid model is proving to be tricky for some businesses. Incentives to return to the office have been met with mixed reviews, but there’s one pe…
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(BPT) – It’s no secret that farming is a physically demanding job, but the mental and emotional toll of the profession is often stigmatized or ignored. Fortunately, the mental health impact of running a farm is being increasingly studied and, as a resu…
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(BPT) – Are you hunting for the perfect gift this holiday season? Choosing a personal or corporate gift that will delight your dearest friends or show appreciation to colleagues and customers can be challenging.However, there is one gift that many agre…
