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"Normal" People Made History Commentary

Why would I want to study peasants, when I can study kings?”, asked a fellow historian.   “Kings,” he continued, “made history.”     He was reacting to my comment that it’s important to study “normal” people.  My friend thought I trumpeted the usual, social history mantra.  But I meant something different.

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Brad's Drink: A New Bern Beverage Enjoyed Across the World Commentary

Businessmen want to make profits, to be sure, but they understand that to do so, they must satisfy customers.  In the end, everyone involved in the transaction is pleased.  Caleb Bradham, inventor of Pepsi-Cola, provides a perfect example. 

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