Daily Archives: September 19, 2006

RNS Quote of the Day: Heinlein, Again

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Alaska

And yes, it’s some more from To Sail Beyond the Sunset: In April 1898 to us benighted country people certain simple facts were true. Our battleship Maine had been destroyed, with great loss of life. Spain had declared war on … Continue reading →

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Name that Drink

Posted on September 19, 2006 by Alaska

In Colonial times, a mug of this was so valued that it cost three times a night’s lodging in a tavern. (Or maybe the lodging price was super-cheap, to bring in customers to buy the drinks?) …Put the Ale on … Continue reading →

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