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Post by johnmori on Nov 5, 2021 8:43:54 GMT -5
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November 5, 2007
The Android mobile operating system is unveiled by Google.
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Post by soutxed on Nov 5, 2021 8:47:45 GMT -5
November 5, 1940 Franklin D. Roosevelt is the first and only President of the United States to be elected to a third term.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 5, 2021 14:12:41 GMT -5
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National Donut Day (also known as National Doughnut Day) on November 5th is one of two observed by donut lovers across the nation. The first Friday in June is the other day donuts steal the bakery case spotlight ready to tease their way into white bakery box and go home!
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 5, 2021 22:57:27 GMT -5
Early Americans Used Corn Cobs as Toilet Paper. If you think using anything less than two-ply toilet paper is roughing it, then imagine what it must have been like to use dried out cobs of corn. That's exactly what early Americans did in rural farming communities while they were settling the U.S. According to the Farmers' Almanac, "dried corn cobs were plentiful, and quite efficient at cleaning. They were also softer on tender areas than you might think. Even after toilet paper became available, some people in Western states still preferred corncobs when using the outhouse."
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Post by johnmori on Nov 6, 2021 8:46:30 GMT -5
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November 6, 1971
The United States Atomic Energy Commission tests the largest U.S. underground hydrogen bomb, code-named Cannikin, on Amchitka Island in the Aleutians.
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Post by soutxed on Nov 6, 2021 9:14:22 GMT -5
November 6, 1962 United Nations passes resolution to condemn Apartheid in South Africa. The UN General Assembly asked its member states to stand up against apartheid and to cut off relations with South Africa in order to make a point. Apartheid was an official policy of racial discrimination and segregation followed in South Africa. Despite the UN Resolution, it remained governmental policy until 1994, when democratic general elections were held in the country.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 6, 2021 10:26:23 GMT -5
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 On November 6th, National Nachos Day recognizes the snack favored at sporting events across the country. In their purest form, nachos are tortilla chips covered in nacho cheese, queso or other melted cheese and served with salsa.
Where Nachos Began
First created sometime around 1943, the popular and loved nachos are of Mexican origin.
History tells us that Ignacio “Nacho” Anaya created the original nachos in 1943. According to his son, Nacho was the maître d’ at the El Moderno Restaurant in Piedras Negras. One evening after the kitchen staff had left, a group of U.S. Army wives stationed at Fort Duncan in Eagle Pass came into the restaurant. After a long day of shopping, they were hungry and asked for a snack.
Anaya prepared some tostadas cut into triangles. After topping them with shredded cheese and sliced jalapenos, he heated the dish in the oven. They were such a hit with the Army wives that they named the snack “Nacho’s Special” before he could make another batch.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 6, 2021 23:35:35 GMT -5
Ketchup Used to Be Considered a Medicine. In the 1800s, ketchup was sold as medicine and was even made into pill form to rid people of stomach ailments. The English enjoyed ketchup for close to 200 years before anyone thought of chucking a tomato in the mix. Condiments awesome facts
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Post by soutxed on Nov 7, 2021 9:09:19 GMT -5
On Nov. 7, 1917, Russia’s Bolshevik Revolution took place as forces led by Vladimir Ilyich Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Alexander Kerensky.
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Post by johnmori on Nov 7, 2021 10:54:05 GMT -5
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November 7, 1910
The first air freight shipment (from Dayton, Ohio, to Columbus, Ohio) is undertaken by the Wright brothers and department store owner Max Moorehouse.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 7, 2021 11:31:08 GMT -5
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 On November 7th, National Bittersweet Chocolate with Almonds Day ushers in one of the more healthful ways to enjoy chocolate.
Bittersweet chocolate is chocolate liquor to which sugar, cocoa butter, and vanilla have been added. It has less sugar and more liquor than semisweet chocolate. However, the two of them may be interchangeable when baking.
Recent studies reveal health benefits from eating small quantities of bittersweet chocolate. The addition of almonds increases health benefits as well. Pairing the two of them gives us a delicious and healthy snack. Make them a part of your lunch or enjoy them as part of an afternoon snack.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 7, 2021 23:56:09 GMT -5
Sudan Has Almost Twice as Many Pyramids as Egypt. Most people automatically associate pyramids with Egypt, which isn't surprising since it boasts some magnificent examples of the impressive structures. However, Sudan actually has more pyramids than Egypt. While Egypt has between 118 and 138, depending on the account, Sudan has nearly twice as many, in the range of 200 to 255. The pyramids there served the same purpose as the ones in Egypt; they are the final resting places of numerous members of royalty.
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Post by BillG on Nov 8, 2021 7:26:16 GMT -5
Who Knew??? November 8th is "National Cappuccino Day".
 
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Post by johnmori on Nov 8, 2021 7:33:49 GMT -5
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November 8, 1957
Operation Grapple X, Round C1: The United Kingdom conducts its first successful hydrogen bomb test over Kiritimati in the Pacific.
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Post by soutxed on Nov 8, 2021 9:26:33 GMT -5
Nov. 8, 2000, a statewide recount began in Florida, which emerged as critical in deciding the winner of the 2000 presidential election. Earlier that day, Vice President Al Gore had telephoned Texas Gov. George W. Bush to concede, but called back about an hour later to retract his concession. Who knew?
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