Binoculars History

  What is the History of Binoculars? The current binocular was patented in 1854 by Ignatio Porro for a combined prism mounting system. The first binocular telescope is from Jean Pierre Lemiere, who created one in 1825. The History of Binoculars. What is the difference between a Binocular and a Telescope? The difference between a binocular and a telescope is that they have a wider field of view and less magnification than the telescope. Light penetrates through the lens and …

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History of Vacations

History of Vacations in USA and the world The annual break from work is a fairly recent phenomenon. Greeks  & Romans The Greeks were the first who saw the need to have rest periods to perform more work and intellectually, but it is the Romans who can be said, invented the Vacations. Although it was a privilege destined for the wealthy classes, many families in the months that their emperors were honored, left their city to go to one of …

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America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads

America’s Byways – US Scenic Roads All the scenic and tourist routes compiled by  Federal Highway Administration.  Follow the link of each title for more information. US Scenic Roads for  vacations. A1A Scenic Road & Historic Coastal Byway (Florida) This byway lies between the Atlantic Ocean and the Intracoastal Waterway on a narrow barrier island with breath-taking views. This environment supports a variety of wildlife, including 50 endangered species. History aficionados will enjoy touring St. Augustine, the oldest continually-occupied European settlement …

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