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Keep Calm and...

I am usually far behind the trends.  The “Keep Calm And Carry On” meme (and it’s many variations) hit the scene but has been fading and I am just now starting to appreciate it! If you do a bit of research, its roots date back to 1939 when the “Keep Calm And Carry On” quote appeared on a motivational poster created by the British government.  The intention was to raise the morale of the British public as they were threatened with air attacks during the war.  Then in 2012, one of the original posters was bought by the Antiques Roadshow and was made public.  The nostalgic saying quickly caught on and it appeared on things like posters, t-shirts, mouse pads and mugs.    Yet there is actually a “Keep Calm” that significantly predates 1939.   Take a look:  Say to him, ‘Be careful, keep calm and don’t be afraid. Do not lose heart because of these two smoldering stubs of firewood—because of the fierce anger of Rezin and Aram and of the son of Rem...