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Glued, Screwed, and Tattooed
History says that the screw thread was invented about 400BC by Archytas of Greece. He is sometimes called the founder of mechanics and was a contemporary of Plato.
What is Flag Day?
There’s no better day to dive into vexillology than on Flag Day. Learn how the American flag — and California’s state flag — came to be.
The Obligatory Baths
The lessons of water management were taught early to Mary Ann. Her grandmother Flora had already lived through years of it in northwestern Colorado including some pretty unforgettable Saturday night baths.
The Hole History of National Donut Day
There’s probably a lot you don’t know about National Donut Day. Go beyond the deliciousness with a deep dive into donut history.
D-Day June 6, 1944
Get an inside view of a D-Day mission from an Air Force pilot who was there. A World War II veteran — and PVE resident — takes you back to that very early morning in 1944.
The Ones We Left Behind
Take a moment this Memorial Day to remember the American servicemembers who have sacrificed everything for our nation. See how the nation honors them around the world.
Brain Work
Do you work brain fitness into your wellness routine? One resident recently attended a mind-focused exercise class and found out how much fun it is to try things.
