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Post by johnmori on Oct 7, 2021 4:59:29 GMT -5
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October 7, 1916
Georgia Tech defeats Cumberland University 222–0 in the most lopsided college football game in American history.
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Post by BillG on Oct 7, 2021 7:14:20 GMT -5
Who knew??? October 7th is "National Frappe Day". Frappes are a favorite for all ages and all ranges of taste. From Cupcake Creme to Peanut Butter Cup and everything in between, frappes are undoubtedly an American staple in the coffee consuming world. Thus, it only seems fair to dedicate an entire day to this epic drink.
 
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Post by soutxed on Oct 7, 2021 8:14:04 GMT -5
Oct. 7, 2001, the war in Afghanistan started as the United States and Britain launched air attacks against military targets and Osama bin Laden’s training camps in the wake of the September 11 attacks.
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Post by sandipaws on Oct 7, 2021 22:22:24 GMT -5
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 National Fluffernutter Day on October 8th brings about a yummy and extraordinary combination. Some food holidays are stickier than others. And National Fluffernutter Day is a stick-to-your-ribs-chin-fingers-nose kind of day! Celebrate zealously, then take a bath.
In 1917, Archibald Query of Somerville, Massachusetts invented a sweet marshmallow-like spread called Marshmallow Creme. Before that, in 1913 during World War I, Emma and Amory Curtis of Melrose, Massachusetts invented Snowflake Marshmallow Creme. And then they published a recipe for a peanut butter and marshmallow creme sandwich, the earliest known example of a Fluffernutter.
Query sold his recipe for Marshmallow Creme to Durkee-Mower, Inc. in 1920, who renamed it Marshmallow Fluff. Over 100 years later they continue to sell it under that name today.
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Post by MidnightSun on Oct 8, 2021 2:21:24 GMT -5
French Poodles Aren't French. The French Poodle is widely believed to have first been bred in Germany, not France. In fact, the word "poodle" comes from the German word "pudelhund," a combination of words meaning "dog" and "to splash." One of the most intelligent breeds, these proud, athletic canines are excellent swimmers, once used for bird hunting. The traditional grooming style, like the pompons around the ankles, actually served the purpose of protecting joints and vital organs from freezing water.
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Post by BillG on Oct 8, 2021 6:53:43 GMT -5
Who Knew??? October 8th is "National Pierogi Day". Pierogis were traditionally considered a peasant food, but they eventually gained popularity and spread throughout all social classes. They’re made of unleavened dough, boiled, and then baked and fried with butter. Then, they’re stuffed with the most delicious of fillings: potato and cheese, potato and onion, cabbage, mushrooms and spinach... Pierogis are often served with melted butter, sour cream, fried bacon crumbles, sautéed mushrooms, and onions and/or green onion.
 
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Post by soutxed on Oct 8, 2021 8:19:44 GMT -5
October 8, 1956, Don Larsen pitched the only perfect game in a World Series to date as the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers in Game 5, 2-0.
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Post by sandipaws on Oct 8, 2021 22:32:07 GMT -5
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 The second Saturday in October recognizes National Chess Day. The game challenges players mentally while also breaking down barriers through the centuries.
Chess developed in India during the fifth century. As the strategic game spread across continents, the pieces and rules evolved. It also shifted between classes. Once, only the upper class could afford to linger over a long, challenging game. However, the merchant class would later introduce the game to the rest of the population as they traveled around the world trading their wares.
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Post by MidnightSun on Oct 8, 2021 23:11:23 GMT -5
Night Owls Tend to Be Smarter Than Early Birds. Feel bad that you're never well-rested enough to head out for a jog before the sun's up? Don't be. Research published in Personality and Individual Differences suggests that night owls tend to have higher I.Q.s than early risers.
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Post by soutxed on Oct 9, 2021 9:38:05 GMT -5
October 9, 1986 Phantom of Opera makes its theatrical debut. The musical written by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Richard Stilgoe opened at Her Majesty's Theatre in London’s West End. The plot of the musical was inspired by French author Gaston Leroux's novel Le Fantôme de l'Opéra, which follows the life of Erik or the Phantom, a disfigured musical genius. The musical is the longest running show on Broadway.
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Post by johnmori on Oct 9, 2021 9:58:23 GMT -5
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October 9, 1936
Boulder Dam (later Hoover Dam) begins to generate electricity and transmit it to Los Angeles.
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Post by sandipaws on Oct 9, 2021 21:07:19 GMT -5
Who Knew??? Public parks & green spaces are a community’s backyard. They offer nearby residents a place to play, connect, & reap the benefits of the outdoors.
That’s why National Walk to a Park Day on October 10th encourages us to walk to our local parks. Feel the wind on your face. Take in the fall weather. Visit with neighbors. Play with your children. And appreciate all the benefits green spaces offer communities.
Parks are an essential part of improving public health. They provide a place to play, exercise, and commune with nature. They support equitable and thriving communities. And they protect communities from the impacts of the climate. Yet, 100 million people, including 28 million kids, do not have access to a quality park within a 10-minute walk from home.
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Post by MidnightSun on Oct 9, 2021 23:43:00 GMT -5
Every Dutch Police Car Has a Teddy Bear in It. Dutch Police carry teddy bears with them on the job, in case they need to calm down a traumatized child.
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Post by johnmori on Oct 10, 2021 7:28:01 GMT -5
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October 10, 1964
The Tokyo Summer Olympics opening ceremony is the first to be relayed live by satellites.
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Post by soutxed on Oct 10, 2021 8:05:35 GMT -5
October 10, 2010 The Country of Netherlands Antilles is Dissolved.The Caribbean Dutch dependency, also sometimes known as the Dutch Antilles, was formed in 1954. The dissolution came after a series of referendums to become independent states within the Kingdom of the Netherlands were passed on the Islands of Curaçao, St Maarten, Bonaire, and Saba.
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