Did you know that phosphorus matches, which some 1870s revenue stamps like the 3c Bousfield and Poole single taxed, were assessed due to the poisonous nature of phosphorus?
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Studio Portrait of Two Women Standing — Did you know this studio portrait, capturing two women standing, is associated with the American South and specific topics like Segregation, offering a glimpse into communities from Greenville, Mississippi? National Museum of African American History and Culture
Top-rated hospital — Massachusetts — Did you know? NORTH SHORE MEDICAL CENTER - in SALEM, Massachusetts earned a 5-star CMS Hospital Overall Rating. (Source: CMS Hospital Compare). CMS Hospital Compare
Walker County, Alabama by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Walker County, Alabama has a population of about 64,978, a median age of 41.8, a median household income of $52,987, a median home value of $124,100. U.S. Census Bureau
Clarke County, Alabama by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Clarke County, Alabama has a population of about 23,058, a median age of 42.7, a median household income of $47,549, a median home value of $126,200. U.S. Census Bureau
Miguel Aldama — Did you know that Miguel Aldama, depicted in an 1860s print by Cohner for Harper's Weekly, was a prominent figure known for his roles as a planter, politician, and agriculturist? National Portrait Gallery
