Did you know that the powdered hair and elegant cravat worn by the 'Portrait of a Gentleman' subject were clear fashion indicators of wealth in the late eighteenth century?
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NZP-20191021_007SB — Did you know that the Giant Panda (Ailuropoda melanoleuca), despite its bamboo-heavy diet, is classified within the Order Carnivora, meaning it shares an evolutionary lineage with other meat-eating mammals? Smithsonian's National Zoo
Bracelet — Did you know that this bracelet, dating from the 1940s-1960s, was originally part of the Indian Arts and Crafts Board Headquarters collection before being transferred to the National Museum of the American Indian in 2000? National Museum of the American Indian
Shelby County, Alabama by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Shelby County, Alabama has a population of about 223,916, a median age of 40.0, a median household income of $90,618, a median home value of $276,500. U.S. Census Bureau
Farmers markets near Summerville — 10 USDA-listed farmers markets operate within 30 miles of Summerville, SC this week. They include LowCountry Farmers Market, Moncks Corner Farmers Market, West Ashley Farmers Market - Charleston, SC. (Source: USDA Local Food Portal). USDA Local Food Portal
Farmers markets near Bennettsville — 6 USDA-listed farmers markets operate within 30 miles of Bennettsville, SC this week. They include Cheraw Farmers' Market, Pee Dee Farmers Market, Pee Dee State Farmers Market. (Source: USDA Local Food Portal). USDA Local Food Portal
