January 23rd is National Handwriting Day! It’s observed every year on January 23rd in recognition of John Hancock’s birthday, the first man to sign the Declaration of Independence. Prior to the invention of Johannes Gutenberg’s printing press in the 1450s, all documents, even books, were hand written. Printing allowed for the mass production of information. Printing presses were still rare, however. The first press in California arrived in 1835 but Augustín Zamorano was the only printer in Calif

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Moonlight (2016) quietly made history — not just for its storytelling, but for its scale. With a production budget of only $1.5 million, it remains the lowest-budget film ever to win the Oscar for Best Picture when adjusted for inflation. Shot in just 25 days, director Barry Jenkins relied on natural lighting, local Miami neighborhoods, and a cast of mostly first-time actors to bring authenticity to every frame. Despite its modest budget, the film went on to earn critical acclaim and global reco