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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 12, 2021 3:06:31 GMT -5
Hairiness is Correlated With a Higher I.Q. Don't sweat that fuzzy back; one study reveals that Mensa members with more body hair also happened to have the highest I.Q.s. Who knew?
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Post by soutxed on Sept 12, 2021 7:42:38 GMT -5
September 12, 2009, Serena Williams’ U.S. Open title defense ended with a bizarre loss to Kim Clijsters (KLY’-sturz) after Williams went into a tirade against a line judge who’d called her for a foot fault; following her outburst, Williams was penalized a point for unsportsmanlike conduct, ending the match, 6-4, 7-5.
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Post by johnmori on Sept 12, 2021 8:04:46 GMT -5
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September 12, 1959 Bonanza premieres, the first regularly scheduled TV program presented in color.
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Post by BillG on Sept 12, 2021 8:37:55 GMT -5
Who Knew??? September 12th is "Grandparents Day".
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 12, 2021 22:45:50 GMT -5
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On September 13th National Peanut Day pays homage to mighty and tasty peanut.
Likely originating in South America around 3,500 years ago, this legume is not a nut. They grow underground, like potatoes. Since they are an edible seed that forms in a pod, they belong to the family Leguminosae with peas and beans. When it comes to plants packing protein power, peanuts provide a whopping 8 grams per ounce, more than any other nut according to The Peanut Institute. And remember, it’s not a nut! Nuts grow on trees.
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 13, 2021 1:34:51 GMT -5
There Are More Than 60 Different Species of Eagles But Only Two Live in North America. Even though the mighty bird of prey is the national bird of the United States, there are only two species of Eagles living in North America: the bald eagle (which is the national bird and the national animal) and the golden eagle (the national bird of Mexico). There are more than 60 species of eagles on Earth and you can find various groups living on every continent, except for Antarctica. Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Sept 13, 2021 4:35:55 GMT -5
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September 13, 1609 Henry Hudson reaches the river that would later be named after him – the Hudson River.
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Post by BillG on Sept 13, 2021 7:28:44 GMT -5
Who Knew??? September 13th is "International Chocolate Day"
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Post by soutxed on Sept 13, 2021 8:32:44 GMT -5
Sept. 13, 1971, a four-day inmates’ rebellion at the Attica Correctional Facility in western New York ended as police and guards stormed the prison; the ordeal and final assault claimed the lives of 32 inmates and 11 hostages.
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 13, 2021 22:09:35 GMT -5
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On September 14th, National Virginia Day recognizes one of the original 13 colonies and the 10th state to ratify the Constitution.
Mountains in the west stretch south and east toward swamps and islands. The population is as varied as the scenery, too. From the picturesque small towns of the Old Dominion state to bustling cities and cavernous valleys, the state’s complex depth of history and topography creates unique and breathtaking experiences.
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 14, 2021 1:28:16 GMT -5
Mars Exploration Has Its Own Scottish Tartan. It may still be a few years until we land on Mars, but when we do, explorers will have the option to proudly wear the planet's own tartan if they'd like. Designed by Geoffrey (Tailor) Highland Crafts, the pattern was inspired by the colors and history of the Red Planet, according to The Scottish Register of Tartans. Here's what it all means: "The red background depicts the surface of Mars, the Red Planet; blue depicts the water-rich past of Mars and the presence of water, mainly as ice, on the planet today; the four green lines represent Mars, the fourth planet from the Sun, the presence of habitable conditions on the planet and the possible future presence of life in the form of human settlement; the thick white line represents the Martian poles, visible from the Earth, a conspicuous and important feature of the planet and its long-term climatic cycles." Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Sept 14, 2021 5:50:33 GMT -5
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September 14, 1975 The first American saint, Elizabeth Ann Seton, is canonized by Pope Paul VI.
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Post by BillG on Sept 14, 2021 7:55:34 GMT -5
Who knew??? September 14th is "National Cream Filled Donut Day".
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Post by soutxed on Sept 14, 2021 8:41:45 GMT -5
Sept. 14, 1814, Francis Scott Key was inspired to write the poem “Defence of Fort McHenry” (later “The Star-Spangled Banner”) after witnessing the American flag flying over the Maryland fort following a night of British naval bombardment during the War of 1812.
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 14, 2021 20:47:50 GMT -5
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National Crème de Menthe Day on September 15th recognizes the creamy peppermint-flavored liqueur used in cocktails and desserts. Enjoy your favorite combination to celebrate!
Many of the liqueurs we enjoy today started as tonics and cure-alls. And we thank pharmacists for bringing them into existence. Crème de menthe (mint cream) is one of those liqueurs. French pharmacist, Emile Giffard, studied the cooling and digestive properties of mint. His research led him to a recipe for crème de menthe.
Crème de menthe is sweet and mint leaves (usually Corsican mint) give crème de menthe its green color. However, when extracted, the liqueur is colorless. This form of the liqueur is called white crème de menthe. Unless color is essential, both varieties have similar flavors and are interchangeable in recipes.
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