Monthly Archives: November 2018

Trump Family History

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Elizabeth Christ Trump & Frederick Trump, circa 1918 Elizabeth Christ Trump (born Elisabeth Christ; October 10, 1880 – June 6, 1966) age 86 Johann Heinrich Heinz, a son of Charlotte Louisa Trump, who became the father of Henry J. Heinz, … Continue reading →

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Trump Family

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Family portrait, 1915; L to R: Fred, his father Frederick, sister Elizabeth, mother Elizabeth, and brother John Here is Friedrich Trump’s letter in full, translated from German by Austen Hinkley: Most Serene, Most Powerful Prince Regent! Most Gracious Regent and … Continue reading →

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William Patrick Hitler

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

A Day That Shook The World: Hitler elected German Chancellor William Patrick Hitler (right) 1911-1987 age 76 Born in the United Kingdom, “Willy” emigrated to the US in 1930. The Führer’s Nephew – William Patrick Hitler – who fought In … Continue reading →

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Carl Edward Sagan

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Carl Edward Sagan -1934-1996 Us from 6 billion kilometers (3.7 billion miles, in our Solar System. 1990, by the Voyager 1 space probe “Look again at that dot. That’s here. That’s home. That’s us. On it everyone you loved, everyone … Continue reading →

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Toilette

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Toilette Eau de toilette (French) or toilet water is a lightly scented cologne used as a skin freshener. It is also referred to as “aromatic waters” and has a high alcohol content. It is usually applied directly to the skin … Continue reading →

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BIDET

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

BIDET The French bidet or, “small horse, of unknown etymology. Originally in French “a small horse, a pony,” thus “a vessel on a low narrow stand, which can be bestridden for bathing purposes,” Christophe des Rosiers One of the earliest-known … Continue reading →

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Toilet Paper

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Toilet Paper I remember in France in the fifties and sixties they used brown scratchy brown paper Joseph Gayetty is widely credited with being the inventor of modern commercially available toilet paper in the United States. Gayetty’s paper, first introduced … Continue reading →

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Thomas Crapper

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Thomas Crapper 1836-1910 age 74 Invented the ballcock and improved the tank-filling mechanism late called crappers He was a plumber who founded Thomas Crapper & Co in London. He was noted for the quality of his products and received several … Continue reading →

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Flush Toilet

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Flush Toilet Sir John Harington, 1561-1612 age 51 of Kelston, but baptized in London, was an English courtier, author, and translator popularly known as the inventor of the flush toilet. Education: Graduate of Eton College The first modern flushable toilet … Continue reading →

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Johanna “Hannah” Cohn Arendt

Posted on November 26, 2018 by beaugrand

Johanna “Hannah” Cohn Arendt 1906-1975 age 69 Quotes “Storytelling reveals meaning without committing the error of defining it.” “The sad truth is that most evil is done by people who never make up their minds to be good or evil.” … Continue reading →