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Post by soutxed on May 18, 2021 7:50:28 GMT -5
May 18, 2009 The Sri Lankan Civil War ends. The 25-year conflict between the government and the separatist Tamil Tigers had claimed up to 100,000 lives. It ended with the Tigers' defeat.
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Post by sandipaws on May 18, 2021 22:03:25 GMT -5
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 Observed annually on May 19th, National Devil’s Food Cake Day is enjoyed by chocolate cake lovers throughout the country and around the world.
Devil’s Food Cake is a heavenly chocolate cake. It differs from a regular chocolate cake by its darker color and tends to be more moist and airy. Devil’s Food cake recipes use hot or boiling water as the primary liquid. Cocoa is typically utilized in the batter, as opposed to chocolate, and coffee can be added for a distinctive flavor. A delicious chocolate frosting usually accompanies the cake.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 19, 2021 2:38:56 GMT -5
A Big slice, Please.There is a fish with transparent bones and white blood. There are some pretty extraordinary creatures living down in the deep sea. Take, for instance, the Antarctic blackfin icefish. Not only does this creature lack scales and have transparent bones, but it's also unique in that it doesn't have red blood cells or hemoglobin pigments for transporting oxygen, causing the fish to have a very unique characteristic: white blood.
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Post by BillG on May 19, 2021 6:10:19 GMT -5
Who knew??? On May 19th, 2021, the 3rd Wednesday of May every year, we celebrate "National Juice Slush Day".
 
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Post by johnmori on May 19, 2021 6:45:30 GMT -5
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May 19, 1935
NFL adopts an annual college draft to begin in 1936
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Post by soutxed on May 19, 2021 7:55:16 GMT -5
May 19, 1967, the Soviet Union ratified a treaty with the United States and Britain, banning nuclear and other weapons from outer space as well as celestial bodies such as the moon. (The treaty entered into force in October 1967.)
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Post by sandipaws on May 19, 2021 19:23:54 GMT -5
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 On May 20th, National Rescue Dog Day recognizes all the benefits of allowing a four-legged canine to adopt you into their immeasurably lovable life.
According to the ASPCA, approximately 3.3 million dogs enter shelters every year. When these abandoned and abused animals find their way to a shelter, each one needs a forever home and their potential is limitless. They’re rescue dogs.
No matter their size, color, or breed, dogs will find a way to nuzzle, fetch, or beg their way into your heart. You will find it hard not to scratch one behind the ear.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 19, 2021 21:55:29 GMT -5
Tarantulas have a bite that is about as painful and as venomous as a bee sting. Both the European wolf spiders originally called tarantulas, and the theraphosidae spiders, often kept as pets and called tarantulas now, have been reputed dangerous to humans. They aren't. Hollywood is squarely to blame for these spiders' toxic to humans reputation. Tarantulas are large, photogenic and many are easily handled, and have been very widely used in horror and action-adventure movies. Compared to common pets such as dogs, tarantulas are not dangerous at all.
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Post by johnmori on May 20, 2021 6:26:14 GMT -5
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May 20, 1932
Amelia Earhart takes off from Newfoundland to begin the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean by a female pilot, landing in Ireland the next day.
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Post by soutxed on May 20, 2021 8:06:20 GMT -5
May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off from Roosevelt Field on Long Island, New York, aboard the Spirit of St. Louis on his historic solo flight to France.
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Post by BillG on May 20, 2021 9:57:31 GMT -5
Who knew??? May 20th is "National Pick Strawberries Day.
 
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Post by sandipaws on May 20, 2021 22:30:14 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On May 21st, National American Red Cross Founder’s Day marks the anniversary of the American Red Cross. Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and became the first president of the organization. She led the organization for the next twenty-three years.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides assistance in the United States. It is the designated affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 21, 2021 3:18:01 GMT -5
Tree seeds were taken into orbit and planted as "Moon Trees." When astronaut Stuart Roosa, a former U.S. Forest Service smoke jumper, orbited above the moon during the Apollo 14 mission in 1971, he brought with him hundreds of seeds from five different kinds of trees: loblolly pine, sycamore, sweetgum, redwood, and Douglas fir. When he returned to Earth, the seeds were planted throughout the U.S. and around the world in order to grow into what were affectionately deemed "Moon Trees." If you're interested in seeing one in person, you can find a list of the trees as well as their locations on NASA's website.
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Post by johnmori on May 21, 2021 6:43:33 GMT -5
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May 21, 1992
After 30 seasons Johnny Carson hosted his penultimate episode and last featuring guests (Robin Williams and Bette Midler) of The Tonight Show.
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Post by soutxed on May 21, 2021 8:00:36 GMT -5
May 21, 1881, Clare Barton founded the American Red Cross to extend such service to all members of the armed forces and to those facing disasters.
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