Nixon's Enemies List

Posted by Miss Cellania in Politics on October 19, 2009 at 12:53 pm

During president Richard Nixon’s administration, he and his staff compiled a list of political enemies. How well do you know (or remember) this list? Take the challenge in today’s Lunchtime Quiz at mental_floss. My memory isn’t what it used to be; I only scored 50%. Link

 
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An Incomplete Evolution of the Cartoon Political Map

Posted by Miss Cellania in Politics, Travel & Places on June 30, 2009 at 12:08 am


Maps have always been good visual aids for political cartoons, since there’s no question about who is referred to. BibliOdyssey takes a look at political cartoon maps of Britain and Europe through history. Twelve maps are featured, including this 1793 map by Robert Dighton (portrait artist, caricaturist, and thief). Portraying Britain as a person, often riding a fish, is a recurring theme in such maps. Link -Thanks, peacay!

 
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