Things I learned today:

The word "android" entered the English language in 1727.

I won't use it, mind you, because it was pretty obscure back then, and has too much of a modern connotation thanks to 50's era sci-fi writers.

But I thought that was neat.

The Online Etymology Website is a cool site.

On Edit:

My google-fu is on today! Check out The Georgian Index for lots of neat 18th century trivia.

While I'm on a linking binge...

The Costumer's Manifesto is an old favorite of mine, and they have a very nice section on the 18th century.

( Costuming goodness behind the cut... )

I can embroider like that, I just don't want to.