Some New News About Old Stuff.
1. SLAVE SHIP FOUND-- The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette reports that the remains of the Spanish slave ship Trouvadore, which sank in 1841 off the Turks and Calcos Islands have been found.
Survivors included 192 Africans whose descendants today make up some of the residents of the islands.
2. ILLINOIS SITES CLOSING-- The Nov. 28th USA Today reports that 12 state historic sites and 7 parks closed Sunday because of a $2 billion state deficit.
3. NOSTALGIC TOYS COMEBACK-- Tinker Toys, Nerf Footballs, Easy-Bake Ovens, Big Wheels, Lincoln Logs, Erector Sets and other "classic toys are making a comeback because of the depressed economy. These items, which are not as high-tech and as such, not as expensive are selling well.
Now, You Know. --Cooter
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