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Post by soutxed on Feb 8, 2021 9:31:45 GMT -5
February 8 1587, Mary, Queen of Scots was beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after she was implicated in a plot to murder her cousin, Queen Elizabeth I.
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 8, 2021 20:35:19 GMT -5
Hello MidnightSun,
Thanks for the interesting info about Apple's clothing and lifestyle line in 1986.
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 8, 2021 20:39:18 GMT -5
Hello johnmori,
Thanks for the info about the 1974 crew of Skylab 4.
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 8, 2021 20:40:57 GMT -5
Hello BillG,
Thanks for the info about the 1910 incorporation of The Boy Scouts of America.
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 8, 2021 21:37:25 GMT -5
Who Knew???
We love our pizzas, and they come in so many varieties, too. As we nosh on our favorite, explore a few pizza facts:
Pepperoni is the most popular pizza at 36% of all pies ordered.
Over 3 billion pizzas are sold in the USA each year. Add another 1 billion on frozen pizzas
In the United States, 17% of all restaurants are pizzerias.
Antica Pizzeria, the first Pizzeria, opened in Naples, Italy, in 1738.
Gennaro Lombardi, the first Pizzeria in the United States, opened in 1895 in New York City.
Americans consume on average 23 pounds of pizza per person each year.
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Post by MidnightSun on Feb 9, 2021 1:10:24 GMT -5
Had a hot pepperoni slice for brekky. It was 100% Yummy!The IKEA catalog is the most widely printed book in history. With more than 200 million copies in circulation every year, the IKEA catalog surpasses the Bible, the Quran, and the Harry Potter series to earn the title of the world's most printed book. The annual catalogs are usually around 350 pages and vary in each of the 72 regions in which it's distributed. For example, catalogs in Saudi Arabia only feature men in their photos.
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Post by johnmori on Feb 9, 2021 6:15:31 GMT -5
Who knew???
February 9, 1964
The Beatles make their first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, performing before a record-setting audience of 73 million viewers across the USA.
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Post by soutxed on Feb 9, 2021 8:55:04 GMT -5
February 9,1870, the U.S. Weather Bureau was established.
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Post by BillG on Feb 9, 2021 10:17:48 GMT -5
Who knew??? On February 9th, 1969 the Boeing 747 airliner takes its first test flight piloted by test pilots Jack Waddell and Brien Wygle at the controls.
 
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 9, 2021 10:40:37 GMT -5
Hello MidnightSun,
Thanks for the interesting info on Ikea. Learned something new today!
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 9, 2021 10:41:44 GMT -5
Hello johnmori,
Not sure I should admit to seeing that show on TV. Thanks for the memories!
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 9, 2021 10:42:48 GMT -5
Hello soutxed,
Wow 1870! Great trivia question. I didn't know!
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 9, 2021 10:45:34 GMT -5
Hello BillG,
1969 -- a very good year. Love airplanes!
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Post by sandipaws on Feb 9, 2021 21:28:50 GMT -5
Who Knew???
 National Umbrella Day casts a little shade on February 10th. The day honors one of the world’s most useful inventions, the umbrella!
Not only does the umbrella help keep us dry from the rain, but it also protects us from the heat of the sun. Umbrellas can also be used as a fashion accessory. While the umbrella is primarily practical, they also decorate cocktails. These brightly colored paper umbrellas make for fun party favors especially when visiting sunny locations.
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Post by MidnightSun on Feb 10, 2021 0:22:30 GMT -5
Ray Charles Robinson, shortened his name to Ray Charles to prevent confusion with the great boxer Sugar Ray Robinson. A musical genius and pioneer in blending gospel and the blues, Ray Charles began losing his sight at an early age and was completely blind by the time he was 7, but never relied upon a cane or guide dog. He was one of the first inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame at its inaugural ceremony in 1986. His most famous songs were "I Got a Woman" ,"What'd I Say", Hit the Road Jack" and "Georgia on My Mind." During his lifetime, Charles recorded over 60 albums and performed more than 10,000 concerts. Ray lived September 23, 1930 - June 10, 2004. More than 1,500 people came to say goodbye to the musical legend at his funeral. B.B. King, Willie Nelson, and Stevie Wonder were among those who performed at the service.
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