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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 22, 2021 22:08:41 GMT -5
There was a flying dinosaur the size of a giraffe. The pterosaurs compare in size to your average giraffe and had a wingspan of 35 feet and could fly for thousands of miles, according to National Geographic. "Instead of taking off with their legs alone, like birds, pterosaurs probably took off using all four of their limbs," paleontologist Michael Habib told The Telegraph. He says that using their strong arms as "the main engines for launching instead of their legs may explain how pterosaurs became so much larger than any other flying animals known." Pterosaurs existed during most of the Mesozoic: from the late Triassic to the end of the Cretaceous (228 to 66 million years ago ). Pterosaurs are the earliest vertebrates known to have evolved powered flight. Who knew?
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 22, 2021 22:30:02 GMT -5
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The games get intense under the hot summer sun. On June 23rd, National Hydration Day reminds us to replace fluids lost in the heat of battle. The human body contains more than 60 percent water. Maintaining that balance while training is a challenge. And doing it during the summer months is a practice that must be consistent. Becoming overheated or dehydrated can lead to heat stroke and possibly death.
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Post by johnmori on Jun 23, 2021 5:19:48 GMT -5
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June 23, 1917 In a game against the Washington Senators, Boston Red Sox pitcher Ernie Shore retires 26 batters in a row after replacing Babe Ruth, who had been ejected for punching the umpire. He had only two strikeouts.
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Post by BillG on Jun 23, 2021 8:45:16 GMT -5
Who Knew??? June 23rd is "Pink Flamingo Day".
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Post by soutxed on Jun 23, 2021 9:04:48 GMT -5
June 23, 1972, President Richard Nixon signed Title IX barring discrimination on the basis of sex for “any education program or activity receiving federal financial assistance.” (On the same day, Nixon and White House chief of staff H.R. Haldeman discussed using the CIA to obstruct the FBI’s Watergate investigation. Revelation of the tape recording of this conversation sparked Nixon’s resignation in 1974.)
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 23, 2021 23:07:55 GMT -5
Who Knew???Swim a Lap Day is observed on June 24 of every year. Swim a Lap Day celebrates the water sport that is swimming. This day encourages people to be healthy by swimming one or two laps. Swimming is an excellent exercise for the body, and it also helps in relaxing one’s mind.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 24, 2021 0:27:11 GMT -5
Donkeys, dolphins, and geese make great guard animals. Dogs tend to make great guard animals, but they're not the only creatures that you can count on to watch your back. In fact, donkeys, dolphins, geese, ostriches, emus, llamas, and alpacas are also used as guard animals around the world — doing everything from protecting sheep to patrolling harbors for the U.S. Navy. Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Jun 24, 2021 7:02:28 GMT -5
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June 24, 1949 The first television western, Hopalong Cassidy, starring William Boyd, is aired on NBC.
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Post by BillG on Jun 24, 2021 7:10:50 GMT -5
Who Knew??? June 24th is "National Pralines Day".
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Post by soutxed on Jun 24, 2021 8:17:39 GMT -5
June 24, 1983, the space shuttle Challenger — carrying America’s first woman in space, Sally K. Ride — coasted to a safe landing at Edwards Air Force Base in California.
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Post by sandipaws on Jun 24, 2021 22:35:47 GMT -5
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National Leon Day marks June 25th as six months away from Christmas day. Leon is Noel spelled backward and is a day some crafters begin planning their homemade gifts and decorations. It can also be a day for those who miss the winter holidays to have a mini winter celebration in June.
Homemade projects take planning and time. Craftspersons put effort into their designs creating customized gifts for their loved ones. These one-of-a-kind items are often appreciated for their thoughtfulness and ingenuity. The day may also serve as reminder to get your holiday shopping started. It’s never too soon to start!
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Post by MidnightSun on Jun 24, 2021 22:59:54 GMT -5
The horse on the Wyoming license plate is named Steamboat. If you live in — or have ever driven through — Wyoming, you might know that there is a horse featured on the state's license plates. But this isn't just any old animal. The horse's name is Steamboat and he was a famous bucking bronco who thrilled rodeo fans from 1901 to 1914. Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Jun 25, 2021 5:13:27 GMT -5
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June 25, 1947 The Diary of a Young Girl (better known as The Diary of Anne Frank) is published.
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Post by soutxed on Jun 25, 2021 7:57:44 GMT -5
June 25, 1962, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that recitation of a state sponsored prayer in New York State public schools was unconstitutional.
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Post by BillG on Jun 25, 2021 10:09:58 GMT -5
Who Knew??? June 25th is "National Take Your Dog to Work Day".
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