diletta The Jersey Devil
We locked up the schools in the January cold, To hide from the shadow the pine trees hold.
diletta After Quakers condemned Daniel Leeds for astrology, people accused his outcast family of harboring the Jersey Devil.
diletta Benjamin Franklin used his almanac to mock rival publisher Daniel Leeds, fueling the devil rumors.
diletta The Leeds family was ostracized by local Quakers for publishing astrology, branding them as heretics.
Glossary
cryptid (noun)
An animal whose existence is rumored but not scientifically proven. In 1735, Jane Leeds allegedly gave birth to the winged, hooved beast in the New Jersey wilderness.
An animal whose existence is rumored but not scientifically proven. In 1735, Jane Leeds allegedly gave birth to the winged, hooved beast in the New Jersey wilderness.
Quiz
Which of the following physical features is traditionally attributed to the Jersey Devil?
Achievement
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Gossip
Where is the ultimate place to sit inside a classic diner?
alicecooks Early stationary diners mimicked train cars to fit narrow municipal lots and appeal to daily commuters.
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Fun Fact
Diner origins: The first mobile lunch wagon started in Rhode Island in 1872, but New Jersey perfected the stationary, prefabricated design we know today.
Glossary
diner (noun)
A small, inexpensive restaurant, typically shaped like a railroad car, that serves American comfort food. In 1912, Jerry O'Mahony built New Jersey's first stationary food car in Bayonne, sparking a massive boom.
A small, inexpensive restaurant, typically shaped like a railroad car, that serves American comfort food. In 1912, Jerry O'Mahony built New Jersey's first stationary food car in Bayonne, sparking a massive boom.
Quiz
In which specific New Jersey region is the Jersey Devil said to reside?
Reflection
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mankai Turns out a knuckleball's wild flight is because it barely spins.
alicecooks Post-World War II diners adopted shiny stainless steel and space-age curves to attract drivers.
Fun Fact
Vibrant Red Seams: Dating back to the 19th century, these traditional stitches aren't just for looks. They create aerodynamic drag, allowing pitchers to throw curving pitches.
Glossary
seams (noun)
The raised lines of stitching that hold a baseball's leather cover together. These ridges disrupt the surrounding airflow to create tiny pockets of turbulent air, which reduces drag and helps the ball fly much farther. Without them, your favorite pitcher's curveball wouldn't curve, and home runs would be incredibly hard to hit!
The raised lines of stitching that hold a baseball's leather cover together. These ridges disrupt the surrounding airflow to create tiny pockets of turbulent air, which reduces drag and helps the ball fly much farther. Without them, your favorite pitcher's curveball wouldn't curve, and home runs would be incredibly hard to hit!