Moment of Indiana History
shows Archive
August 7, 2006
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The Gas Boom
The Department of Natural Resources' oil and gas division documents 338 active, permitted noncommercial gas wells in Indiana, with about ten added per year.
July 31, 2006
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Indiana School for the Deaf
In 1843, Indiana demonstrated progressiveness with regard to its deaf citizens. The legislature passed a property tax to fund a school for deaf children.
July 24, 2006
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The Wooton Desk
No tasteful office of the late 19th century would be without one. After winning five dollars for design at the State Fair, the Wooton Desk Company was founded.
July 17, 2006
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The Old Oaken Bucket
Once covered in mold and moss, it's now garnished with bronze charms. The Old Oaken Bucket is awarded to the winner of the annual Purdue-IU football match-up.
July 10, 2006
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The Invention of Fluoride Toothpaste
In 1950 Proctor and Gamble subsidized research at Indiana University on the use of stannous fluoride--a fluoride/tin compound--in the prevention of tooth decay.
July 3, 2006
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Earthquakes in Indiana
Tornadoes might seem to be the most potentially damaging natural phenomena to those in the Hoosier state, but the threat of earthquakes looms large in Indiana.
June 26, 2006
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Sarah Parke Morrison
"The quickest way to meet the feminine drive to achieve equality is to admit girls to university classes." That decision set a precedent for the nation.
June 19, 2006
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Martinsville Sanatariums
A sign atop a building is a rare lingering trace of "Martinsville City of Mineral Water." While drilling for oil workers discovered some foul-smelling water ...
June 12, 2006
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The Four Freshmen
From Indianapolis in the late 1940s, "The Four Freshmen" looked to barbershop singing and Mel Torme to develop a sound that would resonate through the decades.
June 5, 2006
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The Sagamore of the Wabash
Most states honor their favorite sons and daughters. In Indiana, the governor confers the odd-sounding "Sagamore of the Wabash" title.
