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This video gives you a taste of the history of Lake Charles. Did you know Lake Charles started off as a German town? You may learn a few new tidbits here.

Well, we were feeling pretty proud of ourselves for finally looking up that Couch to 5k thing, but it’s going to take a little more than that to impress Phillippe Croizon. The quadruple amputee has made history by swimming intercontinental straits linking Oceania, Asia, Europe, America and Africa.

There’s a lot of history in Lake Charles, and some of it is quite interesting. I contacted an old family friend, Nola Mae Ross, to see if she would enlighten me on some of these little-known facts. Our first part in this series is about the Barbe and Sallier home on Shell Beach Drive.

World Famous New Orleans known for Mardi Gras, The Saints, and Bourbon Street was founded on this day in 1718. I wonder if the first street paved was Bourbon Street and i wonder what kind of bar was on it?? Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1718 – New Orleans is founded by French settlers and named after the Duke of Orleans (More info) 1768 – James Co

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1775 – Congress establishes the United States Post Office and names Benjamin Franklin the first US Postmaster General (More info) 1908 – The Office of the Chief Examiner, which later becomes the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), is created (More info)

The Iconic Hollywood sign was officially dedicated on this day in History. Did you know that the original sign read Hollywoodland???

Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history: 1863 – The Battle of Gettysburg begins (More info) 1943 – Income tax withholding begins in the United States (More info)

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today: Mike Tyson Age: 45 Occupation: Former Boxer Known For: Multiple heavyweight boxing titles, biting off a piece of Evander Holyfield’s ear, a rape conviction, and an odd obsession with racing pigeons (currently showcased in the Animal Planet reality show ‘Taking on Tyson’) Michael Phelps Age: 26 Occupation: Swimmer Known For: Holding

If beer has been around for as long as this article says, how come it took forever till George Thuragood combined one of them with one bourbon and one scotch?