on my radar: rewriting history

The possibility of newly discovered picture of President Lincoln arriving at the stage for the Gettysburg address had historians buzzing this week. Previously it was believed that only one photo image from that era existed, the addition of a second photo is a huge especially considering the significance of that day.

There are four reasons why this photo is so important:

First, it proves for once and for all, if the image is of Lincoln, that he arrived at Gettysburg on horseback, NOT in a Pinto car. Clearly, his stovetop hat would not have been able to fit inside the Pinto- heck, the Pinto barely withstood "Cujo" a century later, how ever would it have withstood unpaved roads? But, if the evidence is only supported by the stovetop hat, might that be Frosty the Snowman?

Secondly, it shows that a chicken, not a turkey was the meal of choice for those wanting to celebrate special events- thus fueling the debate as to what the Pilgrims really ate two century's prior when they broke bread (and spread sexually transmitted diseases) with the Cleveland Indians. Maybe next year it'll be chicken and stuffing for Thanksgiving.

Thirdly, and most importantly, Kodak regains bragging rights over Fuji film for "Best photo from the 1860's" (up till now it had been a pastoral image of Texas' first cattle drive with Laura Bush's great grandmother trampling her boyfriend during the ride).

Fourth, and less significant than the other points, it confirms that Lincoln, sans daisies or roses, was the inspiration for Neil Diamond's song " You Don't Bring Me Flowers."