Posted by Brad Osborne on August 9, 2019 · 2 Comments
There is a popular story that says, back in the 18th and 19th centuries, women who suffered from disfiguring marks left by small pox used beeswax to smooth out their complexion.
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Posted by Brad Osborne on August 13, 2012 · Leave a Comment
Let me start by saying, I fought for the constitution, its amendments, the flag….all that good stuff. But when I was growing up and learning such things in U.S. history class, I think I bought naively into the very general explanation of the 3rd Amendment. It was the easiest to remember; “No soldier shall, in … Continue reading →
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