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Post by BillG on May 8, 2021 20:25:35 GMT -5
Who knew??? 15 million gallons of wine were destroyed in the 1906 San Francisco earthquake.
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Post by sandipaws on May 8, 2021 21:53:37 GMT -5
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National Butterscotch Brownie Day on May 9th each year recognizes a delicious treat. Butterscotch Brownies, also known as Blondies or Brookies (brownie + cookie) made their debut before chocolate brownies. Recipes date back to the 19th century and are made up of flour, brown sugar, butter, eggs, baking powder, and vanilla. Walnuts, pecans, or butterscotch chips are sometimes added to the brownies.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 9, 2021 3:20:32 GMT -5
Happy Mom's Day! The first pieces of gold at Fort Knox arrived by mail. Over the years, Fort Knox has definitely lived up to its reputation of being an impregnable facility. However, the very first gold that arrived at the bullion depository in 1937 wasn't particularly well-protected. In fact, according to the United States Mint, "The gold was too heavy to fly in, so it was mailed there by train through the Post Office Department, today's United States Postal Service."
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Post by johnmori on May 9, 2021 7:07:33 GMT -5
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May 9, 2010
Oakland A's Dallas Braden becomes 19th pitcher to throw a perfect game (4-0 vs Tampa Bay)
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Post by soutxed on May 9, 2021 7:59:49 GMT -5
May 9, 1951, the U.S. conducted its first thermonuclear experiment as part of Operation Greenhouse by detonating a 225-kiloton device on Enewetak Atoll in the Pacific nicknamed “George".
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Post by sandipaws on May 9, 2021 21:29:35 GMT -5
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 On May 10th, National Washington Day recognizes The Evergreen State.
In a ten-day period, President Benjamin Harrison signed legislation growing the nation by four new states. Washington would become the fourth of those and the 42nd state on November 11, 1889. During his tenure, two more would join the union.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 10, 2021 1:38:41 GMT -5
There's a word for tapping someone on the opposite shoulder from behind to fool them. If you've ever tapped someone on the opposite shoulder in order to attempt to trick them, then you've done what people living in Indonesia would call "mencolek." But no matter what you call this, it will still probably make the person on the receiving end of the gesture groan in response.
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Post by johnmori on May 10, 2021 3:05:41 GMT -5
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May 10, 1904
The Horch & Cir. Motorwagenwerke AG is founded. It would eventually become the Audi company.
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Post by BillG on May 10, 2021 6:31:27 GMT -5
Who knew??? On May 10th, 1869 the first coast-to-coast U.S. railroad was completed. The Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroad systems were joined at Promontory Summit in Utah, using a “Golden Spike”.
 
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Post by soutxed on May 10, 2021 7:51:19 GMT -5
May 10, 1924, J. Edgar Hoover was named acting director of the Bureau of Investigation (later known as the Federal Bureau of Investigation, or FBI).
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Post by sandipaws on May 10, 2021 21:34:47 GMT -5
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 Observed annually on May 11th, National Eat What You Want Day sets diets aside for a day of indulgence. It’s about having one day a year of eating with no regrets. Whether you love donuts or fast food, today is your day to gratify without feeling guilty.
Chili cheese dogs, greasy hamburgers, french fries, potato chips, cake, cookies, candy, and ice cream are just a few of the things you can enjoy today without remorse. Decadent food is definitely on the menu today. The saying, “Everything in moderation” applies to this holiday quite aptly. Though, we’re not quite sure they meant EVERYTHING at the same time.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 11, 2021 0:41:48 GMT -5
Beavers have transparent eyelids so they can see underwater. Beavers have plenty of amazing features that help them thrive, including webbed feet and a powerful tail. A beaver can chew through a 5 inch diameter willow tree in 3 minutes. But the large rodents also have transparent eyelids so that they can shut their eyes and still see underwater.
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Post by johnmori on May 11, 2021 7:34:43 GMT -5
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May 11, 1910
An act of the U.S. Congress establishes Glacier National Park in Montana.
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Post by soutxed on May 11, 2021 7:50:49 GMT -5
May 11, 1935, the Rural Electrification Administration was created as one of President Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal programs.
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Post by BillG on May 11, 2021 8:20:27 GMT -5
Who knew??? On May 11th, 1858 Minnesota became the 32nd state of the Union.
 
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