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ALASKA HOMESTEADING HISTORY
In 1974, a mother claimed 116 acres in Alaska. 10 years later, she became the last woman in America to receive a homestead patentIn 1984, Elizabeth Smith solidified her place in history as America's final female homesteader, claiming 116.32 acres near Big Delta, Alask...- In 1974, a Vietnam veteran moved to Alaska for a new life. 14 years later, he became the last person in US history to get a homestead patentKenneth Deardorff, a Vietnam veteran from California, moved to Alaska in the 1970s and eventually became the last person in US history to r...
- In 1862, Abraham Lincoln signed a law that gave Americans a chance to claim 160 acres of free land. What happened next transformed the American West foreverIn 1862, President Abraham Lincoln enacted the Homestead Act, granting land to settlers eager to populate the West. This initiative allowed...
- Laurie MacDougall Sookraj makes history as only Canadian woman to lift Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie Stones after first failed attempt and a year of gruelling training. Watch videoLaurie MacDougall Sookraj has made history at the Aboyne Highland Games by successfully lifting the renowned Scotland’s 733-pound Dinnie St...
- Fascinated by the word “biomass,” a seventh-grader in Texas made algae produce 77% more biofuel oils in just five days with a simple vitamin-and-salt experimentIn an innovative study, a budding student fascinated by the word 'biomass' delved into the promising world of algae as a source of biofuel....
- She moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 for a fresh start. Months later, the woman became the region's first Black lawyer and first Black homesteaderMahala Ashley Dickerson moved from Alabama to Alaska in 1958 after being drawn to the territory during a vacation. She became the first Bla...
- Quote of the day by Naomi Campbell: "Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue... and that, for me, is based on..."Quote of the day by Naomi Campbell: “Anger is a manifestation of a deeper issue... and that, for me, is based on insecurity, self-esteem an...
- In 1948, WWII veteran Joe Redington Sr. moved to an Alaska homestead; 25 years later, he helped create the 1,000-mile IditarodJoe Redington Sr. helped establish the Iditarod, transforming an ancient trail into a demanding sporting event. He spent decades homesteadi...
- Running, gym, cycling and more: Google’s ex chief scientist Jeff Dean reveals his intense weekly workout routine and simple habits he uses to protect his knees and anklesGoogle’s former chief scientist Jeff Dean, who spent 27 years at the tech giant, has revealed his intense weekly workout routine, which inc...
- Quote of the Day by Melinda French Gates: "To bring about a revolution of the heart, you have to let your heart break. Letting your heart break means..." A powerful message about pain, anger, healing and hatredThe powerful quote by Melinda French Gates “To bring about a revolution of the heart, you have to let your heart break. Letting your heart ...
- Life Lesson of the Day: “Even a hut feels like paradise when you’re with your loved one” — Russian proverb offers a timeless reminder about love, happiness and finding joy in life’s simplest momentsLife Lesson of the Day: The Life Lesson of the Day comes from the Russian proverb “Even a hut feels like paradise when you’re with your lov...
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