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The earliest form of a fountain pen was used by the ancient Egyptians, in 3,000 B.C. These were called styluses. They used reed straw to write with ink made from vegetable gum and soot. These were called ‘dip pens’ because of the way they were dipped in the ink. Over many centuries ‘reservoir pens’ were developed — pens that held their ink. These came into use from the year 953, and throughout the 17th and 18th centuries, mentions were made of metal writing pens.
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1. The name of the state is derived from the Choctaw words “okla” and “humma”, meaning “red people”.
Read moreMillions of people across the globe donate to charity every year. Seasoned philanthropists may donate to a select group of carefully vetted charities each year, while millions more well-intentioned individuals donate in the wake of natural disasters and other tragedies.
Read moreIndividuals who donate to charity often do so in support of a cause they feel strongly about. Many prospective donors first recognize a desire to give back and then seek organizations they can support. In such instances, it's imperative that prospective donors learn to vet charitable organizations so they can ensure their donations are utilized properly.
Read moreThe 2021 U.S. Tobacco Industry Interference Index reveals the U.S. scored a 76 out of 100, reflecting a high level of interference in American public health policymaking by the tobacco industry and their intermediaries. This score places the country among the worst performing countries in terms of shielding itself from tobacco industry interference. The scoring system is based on the World Health Organization Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (FCTC) which outlines the inherent conflict of interest between the goals of tobacco companies and the goals of public health. Parties to the FCTC meet next week for a biennial review of progress toward a tobacco-free world.
Read moreHighlights of the Oklahoma Transportation Commission’s Monday, Nov. 1, meeting include an update on federal funding measures considered in Washington, D.C., the introduction of November’s safety campaign regarding severe weather preparation, approval of transportation interagency agreement and the awarding of contracts for projects such as the widening of US-270 Northwest Passage connecting Woodward and Oklahoma City, resurfacing US-60 in Osage County and I-40 countermeasures for wrong-way driving between Oklahoma City and the Arkansas state line.
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