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November 18, 1883: Railroads Create the First Time Zones

On this day in 1883, American and Canadian railroads began using four continental time zones. This changed occurred in an effort to end the confusion of dealing with thousands of local times. Before the time zones were established, most towns in the United States had their own local time generally based on the movement of the sun.

Rather than requesting assistance from the federal governments of the North American countries, the powerful railroad companies created a new time code system themselves. Because railroads served as the primary link between most Americans and Canadians to the rest of the world, most people quickly embraced their new time zones. Congress did not officially adopt the railroad time zones until 1918.

Explore American Experience’s “Streamliners” timeline of significant historical events related to the American railroad.

Image: Library of Congress

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buzzfeed:

Can you believe that The Mighty Ducks only has a 12% on Rotten Tomatoes?!

bookshelfporn:

Brilliant TARDIS Bookshelf.

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buzzfeed:

The only thing worse than being at work is the commute to work.

What I wouldn’t give to be a teleworker. Yes, a large number of these (at least on the public transport side) apply to my daily commute (except for the woman chopping onions … .).

buzzfeedlgbt:

14 Steps That Will Evolve Your Views On Same-Sex Marriage.

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thankstextbooks:

I’m less concerned with the question, “What does the scale read?”  and more concerned with the question, “Why the hell are we lubricating a hamster?”

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theboredvegetarian:

Egg-In-A-Hole with Sauteed Kale, Sundried Tomatoes & Goat Cheese
 
There are a few different name variations for “egg-in-a-hole” : Egg in a basket; Bird’s Nest; Frog in a Hole; Moon Eggs; Gas House Eggs.. the list goes on.  What did you call it growing up? 

1 slice good Bread
1 Egg
1/4 cup Sundried Tomatoes, chopped
3 cups fresh Kale, stems removed, leaves chopped
Juice from 1/2 Lemon
2 Tbsp Crumbled Goat Cheese
Salt & Pepper to taste
1/2 Tbsp Extra Virgin Olive Oil
1 Tbsp Butter 

In a sautee pan, heat olive oil.  Add kale and toss.  Salt & pepper to taste.  As you continue to cook the kale on low/medium heat, melt butter in another sautee pan.  Cut a round circle in your slice of bread and add to the pan.  As it’s browning, crack an egg into the “hole” in the middle.  Salt & pepper to taste.  Add sundried tomatoes to the sauteed kale and toss.  After a minute or to (or whenever the egg starts to firm) gently flip the egg-in-a-hole to cook the other side.  The goal is not to break the yoke, so take your time.   Let the other side of the egg firm up a little before removing from heat.  Place on a plate, with the yolk side up.   Squeeze lemon juice onto kale & tomato mixture and make sure it’s seasoned to your liking with salt & pepper.  Spoon kale mixture onto the egg-in-a-hole and sprinkle with goat cheese.  Serve hot.  

I’m headed out to LA on Wednesday to visit some friends for a few days and though we have some plans already (Disneyland!!), I would love any advice on where to eat, drink and explore.  I haven’t been to that area since I was a kid, so I have zero idea of what to expect… perhaps I can recreate this 20 years later:

If you have advice, please send me a tumblr message or email theboredvegetarian@gmail.com. 

buzzfeed:

Congratulations Tammy Baldwin, you’re now the first openly gay senator in American history.

Completely geeking out over Castle after 2 minutes of the episode. Apparently an homage to Firefly (10th anniversary celebration this weekend), with Castle saying “shiny,” the investigation being about a show that last “only 12 episodes,” and Castle also mentioning liking “that Joss Whedon show.” I literally squeed.

entrujiasm:

I have literally ALL the feelings about this

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