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Post by soutxed on Jul 14, 2021 7:35:36 GMT -5
July 14, 1789, in an event symbolizing the start of the French Revolution, citizens of Paris stormed the Bastille prison and released the seven prisoners inside.
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Post by BillG on Jul 14, 2021 9:28:24 GMT -5
Who Knew??? July 14th is "Pandemonium Day", an annual celebration of chaos and disorder. Pandemonium Day is a reminder of the chaos and uncertainty that marks most of our lives.
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Post by sandipaws on Jul 14, 2021 23:08:45 GMT -5
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On July 15th we recognize the love of one magnificent creature on National I Love Horses Day!
With over 200 breeds, these spirited animals give humans much to love. Their loyalty and devotion throughout history may only be a fraction of the reasons to love them. Not just a means of transportation, horses cleared fields, fought wars, and moved cattle. Beyond their utility, their companionship was indispensable on long lonely trails. Cattlemen, pioneers, and more recognize horses as cornerstones of survival in a burgeoning nation.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 15, 2021 5:12:06 GMT -5
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July 15, 2003 AOL Time Warner disbands Netscape. The Mozilla Foundation is established on the same day.
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Post by BillG on Jul 15, 2021 8:08:05 GMT -5
Who Knew??? July 15th is "National Give Something Away Day".
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Post by soutxed on Jul 15, 2021 8:20:07 GMT -5
July 15, 1910, the term “Alzheimer’s disease” was used to describe a progressive form of presenile dementia in the book “Clinical Psychiatry” by German psychiatrist Emil Kraepelin, who credited the work of his colleague, Alois (al-WAH’) Alzheimer, in identifying the condition.
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Post by sandipaws on Jul 15, 2021 21:53:04 GMT -5
Who Knew???National Corn Fritters Day on July 16th encourages us to fry up a batch of these crispy, flavorful bites of corn and batter! Make them with fresh corn and the celebration will be even better!
These bright crispy morsels make great additions to summer barbecues and backyard gatherings. The main ingredients include corn, meal, egg, milk, and butter. While they may have originated in the south, corn fritters can easily be changed up with peppers, onions, or herbs to give them regional and seasonal flair.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 15, 2021 23:32:49 GMT -5
A blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an elephant. A jet engine is 140 decibels. The call of a blue whale has a decibel that reaches 188, the loudest on the planet. These giants of the ocean have lengths in excess of 100 ft. long, weigh up to 190 tons, and live 80-90 years. They are largest animals ever known to have existed on the planet so it probably should not be a surprise that their tongues alone can weigh as much as or more than an adult elephant — up to nearly 4 tons. Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Jul 16, 2021 6:10:40 GMT -5
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July 16, 1941 Joe DiMaggio hits safely for the 56th consecutive game, a streak that still stands as an MLB record.
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Post by soutxed on Jul 16, 2021 7:09:47 GMT -5
July 16, 1995 Amazon.com Sells its First Book. The e-commerce website was first founded in 1995 by Jeff Bezos as an online bookstore. The first book sold by the Internet giant was Fluid Concepts and Creative Analogies: Computer Models of the Fundamental Mechanisms of Thought by Douglas Hofstadter.
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Post by BillG on Jul 16, 2021 8:12:19 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On July 16th, 1945 The United States tested the first atomic bomb, near Alamogordo, New Mexico.
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Post by sandipaws on Jul 16, 2021 20:58:45 GMT -5
Who Knew???If you feel extra lucky on July 17th, it might be because it’s National Lottery Day! Celebrate the way lotteries contribute to local and state programs.
Lotteries date back to the 15th century. While early lotteries funded village needs by feeding and clothing the poor, they also strengthened defenses. According to Random Riches author, Manfred Zollinger, one of the oldest lotteries dates back to 1441 in Bruges, Belgium.
In early lotteries, merchants paid for the chance to win money prizes. Often, the grand prizes included the tax farm on the wijnscrooderschap (wine transporters). These early Renaissance lotteries granted one grand prize winner the opportunity to own the tax farm. Their winnings also included quality control of the wine. There’s no question, merchants gained a lucrative position if they won this lottery.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 17, 2021 1:11:45 GMT -5
Male seahorses bear their young. The fact is the seahorse is the only living being on earth in which the male gives birth, according to National Geographic. The female deposits her eggs into the male's "brood pouch," where he fertilizes them and carries the eggs until they hatch. You knew.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 17, 2021 6:06:27 GMT -5
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July 17, 1955 Disneyland is dedicated and opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California.
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Post by soutxed on Jul 17, 2021 8:16:49 GMT -5
July 17, 1955 Disneyland opens its doors for the first time. The popular theme park (“The Happiest Place on Earth”) was opened by Walt Disney in Anaheim, California. Who knew? Who has been there?
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