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Soba noodle delivery, Tokyo, 1935. Since there were no telephone lines during this time, soba deliverymen had to bike to different locations such as universities where they would sell to their regular customers. Many of the soba noodle shops from this era are still open today.

Honke Owariya is one of the oldest soba restaurants that is still in operation today. It is located in Kyoto, Japan and was founded in 1465. The current owner is Ariko Inaoke who is currently the 16th owner in her family. She took over the restaurant from her father after working as a fashion photographer.

Soba enjoys a long rich history within Japanese society that goes back several centuries. Ramen, however, has a much shorter history and is actually of Chinese origin. While there are claims that Japanese ramen originated as far back as the 17th century, there are no specific historical records indicating the actual cooking of ramen. The first bowl of Japanese ramen was most likely served at the opening of Rai-Rai Ken in Tokyo, which is hailed as the birthplace of shoyu ramen (soy sauce ramen). The restaurant hired Cantonese cooks and called their dish "shina soba" (shina, meaning "China"). Ramen was called shina soba until the 1950s.

In 1958, Momofuku Ando, invented instant noodles, which was hailed as the greatest Japanese invention of the 20th century.

Guillotine earrings from France's Reign of Terror, c. 1793. These particular earrings were wildly popular during this time as the guillotine became the emblem of the French Revolution. On top of the earrings are Phrygian caps which symbolize liberty and on the bottom are the decapitated heads of the king and queen.

Between a span of 11 months (June 1793 and July 1794) Robespierre, Danton and the Committee of Public Safety sentenced 16,594 people to their deaths, including allies to the regime. In the end, both of them ended up being guillotined themselves.

I really feel for the guy who the guillotine is named after -Joseph-Ignace Guillotin. He was a physician who was opposed to the death penalty and attempted to persuade Louis XVI of France to implement more humane ways of punishment. Guillotin didn't even invent the device and yet his name stuck. His family was so mortified that they decided to change their family name.

Salvador Dali cutlery set design from 1957. The set is comprised of six pieces made of silver-gilt. It includes two forks, two knives and two enameled spoons. Dali also took the time to name them as well:

Fourchette-éléphant 3 dents (Elephant fork with three teeth)

Cuillère-artichaut (artichoke spoon) Cocteau feuille (leaf knife)

Fourchette 4 dents à manche poisson (Four tooth fork with a fish handle)

Petite cuillère-artichaut (small artichoke spoon)

Couteau escargot aux larmes (Snail knife with tears)

The set sold for $28,125.

Wildlife experts believe that bears have a sense of beauty. There have been many sightings of bears sitting and admiring scenic views. https://t.co/4LHza7r488

Celine Dion shattered records with her iconic high note, setting a new standard for vocal excellence in the music industry https://t.co/UWUagYyreK https://video.twimg.com/ext_tw_video/1807277315446935552/pu/vid/avc1/818x720/KEdaz0qxEh_ZXdKA.mp4?tag=12

U.S. Route 50 in Nevada, stretching approximately 408 miles from the California is famously known as “The Loneliest Road in America.” This route traverses diverse landscapes, including the scenic Sierra Nevada mountains, vast desert expanses, and remote mountain ranges.

Major cities along the way include Carson City, Fallon, and Ely, each offering unique attractions such as historical sites, the Nevada Northern Railway Museum, and gateways to natural wonders like Great Basin National Park. The road also passes through historic mining towns like Austin and Eureka, preserving 19th-century charm and providing a glimpse into Nevada's rich mining heritage.