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Post by BillG on Feb 5, 2021 6:56:33 GMT -5
Who knew??? On February 5, 1931 Malcolm Campbell sets a world land speed record speed of 246.08 mph driving his famous 'Blue Bird' car at Daytona Beach, Florida.
 
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Post by soutxed on Feb 5, 2021 8:22:27 GMT -5
On Feb. 5, 2020, the Senate voted to acquit President Donald Trump, bringing to a close the third presidential trial in American history, though a majority of senators expressed unease with Trump’s pressure campaign on Ukraine that resulted in the two articles of impeachment. Just one Republican, Mitt Romney of Utah, broke with the GOP and voted to convict.
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Post by johnmori on Feb 5, 2021 8:39:29 GMT -5
Who knew???
February 5, 1869
The largest alluvial gold nugget in history, called the "Welcome Stranger", is found in Moliagul, Victoria, Australia. It’s net weight was 192 lbs 11.5 oz
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Post by BillG on Feb 5, 2021 8:48:23 GMT -5
Who knew??? February 5, 1869 The largest alluvial gold nugget in history, called the "Welcome Stranger", is found in Moliagul, Victoria, Australia. It’s net weight was 192 lbs 11.5 oz Worth $5.5 million at today's prices! |
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 5, 2021 22:46:46 GMT -5
Who Knew???
 Each year on National Chopsticks Day, people worldwide celebrate the humble and ancient utensils on February 6th.
Around 1200 B.C., Chinese cooks began using chopsticks to prepare food. These tools were likely long enough to reach into hot cooking pots. Then about 400 B.C., when fuels for cooking became scarce, food was prepared in smaller pieces reducing the number of resources needed to cook it. At the same time, the need for sharp eating utensils faded, and shorter chopsticks entered the scene.
The Chinese term for chopsticks is kuai-tzu.
Once these handy eating tools found their way to the dinner table, they spread around the world. Portable and elegant in their design, they also vary in style from region to region.
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Post by MidnightSun on Feb 6, 2021 2:25:07 GMT -5
A California woman tried to sue the makers of Cap'N'Crunch after she learned Crunch Berries were not real berries. Jeanine Sugawara was devastated when she cracked open a box of Cap'N'Crunch Crunch Berries cereal to find that there wasn't a single berry to be found in the box. Feeling "tricked" by the cereal company, she sued Quaker Oats, who owns Cap'N'Crunch, on the grounds of false advertising. The complaint was quickly dismissed when the judge reminded her that there is no such thing as a "crunchberry."Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Feb 6, 2021 6:36:43 GMT -5
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February 6, 1959
Jack Kilby of Texas Instruments files the first patent for an integrated circuit.
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Post by soutxed on Feb 6, 2021 9:31:15 GMT -5
February 6, 1952 Elizabeth II becomes Queen of the United Kingdom. She succeeded her father, George VI, who died that day.
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 6, 2021 21:13:32 GMT -5
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National Send A Card To A Friend Day on February 7th reminds us to send friendly cheer through the mail. We do that by sending a note or message on a card to the friends we hold dear. Throughout the year, we often think about our friends. We wonder how they are, miss them and remember fond memories of times shared.
Sending a card to someone for a variety of reasons dates back to ancient times. The Chinese would send elegantly designed messages as well as the Egyptians, though on different types of paper. During the Rennaisance, greeting cards gained popularity for specific holidays and events. Victorian times increased the use of the greeting card for Valentine’s Day, Christmas, birthdays and more.
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Post by MidnightSun on Feb 7, 2021 0:29:03 GMT -5
Cap'N Crunch's full name is Horatio Magellan Crunch. His ship is called the S.S. Guppy. Being named after the famous explorer Ferdinand Magellan isn't the only little known fact about the cereal celeb. Other fun facts about the captain include that he comes from a far-off island known as Crunch Island, where he has his own monument called Mount Crunchmore. Horatio's biggest secret is that he's not really a captain. Just look at his uniform, and you'll see he actually wears the stripes of a commander.
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Post by johnmori on Feb 7, 2021 6:14:16 GMT -5
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February 7, 1900
A Chinese immigrant in San Francisco falls ill to bubonic plague in the first plague epidemic in the continental United States.
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 7, 2021 20:01:44 GMT -5
Who Knew??? The 29th state to join the United States is known for fertile prairie, rolling hills, raising innovative people and some nostalgic movie moments. From the Mississippi River to the harvests in Plymouth, Harrison or Fremont counties, Iowa’s history, beauty and hospitality flourish.
The state was named for Iowa Native Americans who populated the area when European settlement forced Eastern tribes westward.
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Post by MidnightSun on Feb 8, 2021 2:37:52 GMT -5
Apple briefly had its own clothing and lifestyle line in 1986. Though these cheesy graphic tees would be a hit today, they were a miserable flop when Apple first presented them in 1986. During Steve Jobs' brief hiatus from Apple, the successful tech company decided to see just how far their fans' love could stretch. Apparently, it wasn't far, as The Apple Collection's branded apparel, accessories, and lifestyle goods were a commercial flop. Sunglasses, lapel pins, and the original $35 Apple Watch are just a few of the goods they couldn't sell.
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Post by johnmori on Feb 8, 2021 6:18:47 GMT -5
Who knew???
February 8, 1974
After 84 days in space, the crew of Skylab 4, the last crew to visit American space station Skylab, returns to Earth.
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Post by BillG on Feb 8, 2021 8:27:33 GMT -5
Who knew??? On February 8th, 1910 'The Boy Scouts of America' is incorporated by William D. Boyce.
  
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