Scald guards prevent water from getting too hot and causing burns. They should be installed in homes with young children or the elderly, especially in bathrooms and kitchens. Different models are available, including those that maintain a constant water temperature. A scald guard is a device used to prevent the water in the bathtub or […]
Scott Joplin, known as “The King of Ragtime,” was a prolific and powerful contributor to American music. He was posthumously awarded a Pulitzer Prize in 1976. Joplin’s musical career began in minstrel shows and he eventually settled in Sedalia, Missouri, where he released his famous “Maple Leaf Rag.” He continued to publish rags and eventually […]
F. Scott Fitzgerald, a writer of the “Lost Generation,” depicted the jazz age in his works. He attended Princeton, fell in love with Zelda Sayre, and married her after his first novel’s success. His most famous work is The Great Gatsby. Fitzgerald struggled with alcoholism and died at 44, leaving behind an unfinished manuscript. F. […]
George C. Scott was a talented actor known for his roles in Dr. Strangelove and Patton. He served in the US Marine Corps and taught English literature. He had a successful career on Broadway and in film, earning an Academy Award for Patton. He declined a nomination for The Hustler and refused to accept his […]
The origin of the expression “Great Scott” is unclear, with some sources claiming it refers to United States Army general Winfield Scott, while others suggest it may be a euphemism for “Great God”. Despite its uncertain origins, the phrase has become popular in pop culture, appearing in TV shows, movies, and even as names for […]
