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Dozens and dozens of mercury-laden purgative pills invented by Founding Father Benjamin Rush were an indispensible part of the Corps of Discovery's kit; the toxic-but-effective tablets helped explorers cope with a very-low-fiber diet.
Benton County’s Own Nicola Tesla February 5, 2021 Did you know that Oregon’s own version of Nicola Tesla was raised and died in Benton County? If his biggest project, an all-aluminum airship had not failed, perhaps he would have been better remembered in history. Thomas Benton Slate was born in Tangent and raised in Alsea. During World War I, he designed aircraft technology for the Allies. According to Offbeat Oregon, Slate called this time of his life “the highlight of my inventive career.” After the Great War, he built what was possibly the world’s first motorhome, what...