Tag Archives: Top Ten Things Not to Do
Top Ten Things Not to Do While Storming the Bastille in 1789
Since July marks the anniversary of the storming of the Bastille in 1789, I thought it would be a good idea to lay out some things not to do if you can go there and join in the fun. As you know, the Bastille was a prison that the government of the time used […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the signing of the Declaration of Independence in 1776.
As we all know, this month marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, signed in 1776 by John Hancock and others. It would be fun to be there, but of course, there are things we should not do if we go. Take this list with you, as it may save you trouble […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Entering King Tut’s Tomb.
This post is a continuation of the Top Ten Things Not to Do with a historical background. In 1922, the entrance to King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in Egypt. It first ran on November 9th 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do if You Are Entering King Tut’s Tomb. 10 If you are entering King […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off His Son’s Head in 1307
This post continues the historical backdrop for the Top Ten Things Not to Do. If you were there at the time, there are ten things that you should take care not to do. This post ran on November 19, 2018 Top Ten Things Not to Do When William Tell Shot the Apple Off […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC.
This post continues the Top Ten Not to Do list with a historical background. This post ran originally in November of 2018. Pretend you were there, and here is a list that will keep you out of trouble. Top Ten Things Not to Do in the Great Flood of 2348 BC. 10 In […]
The Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Founding of Harvard College in 1636.
This post continues the Top Ten Things Not to Do with history as a backdrop. Harvard College, the oldest institution of higher learning in the United States, was founded in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in 1636. This post was published on October 28, 2018. The Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Founding of Harvard […]
Top Ten Things Not to do if You were with Edison in 1879
This is a continuation of the Top Ten on a historical backdrop. On October 21st, after 14 months of testing, Thomas Edison first demonstrated his electric lamp, hoping to one day compete with the gaslight. We also know that Edison invented the phonograph. This was originally posted in October, 2018. Top Ten Things Not […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Battle of Waterloo
This post continues the historical tableaux for the Top Ten Lists and was published on October 15, 2018. As always, I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to Do at the Battle of Waterloo 10 If you are at the Battle of Waterloo, do not volunteer to carry the French Eagle battle standard. […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Working on the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869
More of the historical backdrop for this set of Top Ten Things Not to Do. This post was published on September 24, 2018. I hope you enjoy. it The Top Ten Things Not to Do Working on the First Transcontinental Railroad in 1869 10. If you are working on the first transcontinental railroad, do […]
Top Ten Things Not to Do Crossing the Delaware with General Washington
This list continues with the historical backdrop for my brand of lunacy. It first ran on September 17, 2018. I hope you enjoy it. Top Ten Things Not to Do Crossing the Delaware with General Washington 10 If you are crossing the Delaware with General Washington, do not dangle your feet in the water off […]



















