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Post by sandipaws on Nov 8, 2021 11:37:20 GMT -5
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National Harvey Wallbanger Day on November 8th recognizes a fruity and spirited cocktail made with 3 parts vodka, 1 part Galliano and 6 parts orange juice. Pour it into a highball glass and garnish it with an orange slice and a maraschino cherry.
In 1968 at a chili tasting in San Diego, hosts served Harvey Wallbangers along with a story explaining the cocktail’s origin. According to the story, all that remained of a Laguna Beach party included vodka, Galliano, and orange juice. When the party-goers left, Harvey remained, banging his head against the wall.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 9, 2021 1:30:36 GMT -5
Barbie and Ken Have Full Names. Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts. Ken's full name is Kenneth Carson. Lots of B & K facts.
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Post by johnmori on Nov 9, 2021 7:28:02 GMT -5
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November 9, 1620
Pilgrims aboard the Mayflower sight land at Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
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Post by BillG on Nov 9, 2021 8:56:42 GMT -5
Who knew??? November 9th is the 56th anniversary of a blackout affecting 30 million people in the northeastern U. S. including New York, and Ontario, Canada, lasting for up to 13 hours. The blackout was blamed on a sophisticated power system that was ironically built to ensure electricity would be available in an emergency. The blackout affected Ontario, Connecticut, Massachusetts , New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Vermont, New York, and New Jersey.
 
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Post by soutxed on Nov 9, 2021 9:04:27 GMT -5
November 9. 2011 After 46 seasons as Penn State’s head football coach and a record 409 victories, Joe Paterno was fired along with the university president, Graham Spanier, over their handling of child sex abuse allegations against former assistant coach Jerry Sandusky.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 9, 2021 9:14:24 GMT -5
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 On November 9, National Louisiana Day recognizes the state that brought us such treasures as Jazz, Creole and American Mardi Gras.
Throughout the history of the state, the blending of race and culture have resulted in the Delta’s own unique flair that brings visitors from around the world seeking to taste their food, hear their music and see their style.
When French explorers first arrived, several diverse tribes populated the area. Many of their population were decimated by disease and war. Natchez, Choctaw or Chitimacha descendants still survive today.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 10, 2021 1:34:22 GMT -5
About 1 Out of Every 2,000 Babies Is Born With a Tooth. While most babies start getting teeth when they're around six months old, around one out of every 2,000 babies is actually born with a tooth, known as a natal tooth. There are four kinds of natal teeth — fully developed but loose teeth, loose teeth with no roots, tiny teeth already poking through the gums, and teeth about to cut through the gums.
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Post by BillG on Nov 10, 2021 6:59:54 GMT -5
Who Knew??? November 10th celebrates the U. S. Marine Corps birthday.
 
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Post by soutxed on Nov 10, 2021 8:58:23 GMT -5
Nov. 10, 1951, customer-dialed long distance telephone service began as Mayor M. Leslie Denning of Englewood, New Jersey, called Alameda, California, Mayor Frank Osborne without operator assistance.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 10, 2021 11:50:31 GMT -5
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 National Forget-Me-Not Day on November 10th reminds Americans of the sacrifices returning soldiers have made of body, blood, and limb. Created in 1921, the day reminds Americans that National Forget-Me-Not Day originally raised funds for services for returning injured soldiers. At the time, the existing hospitals were insufficient to support the numbers of returning disabled veterans.
The Forget-Me-Not is a flower symbolizing remembrance.
The day serves to honor all past and current United States Military veterans who bear the permanent scars of battle.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 11, 2021 0:53:12 GMT -5
T-Mobile Owns the Color Magenta. In 2014, the brand successfully trademarked the color and a Texas judge ruled that similar colors, even with different names, can't be used by other telecom companies.
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Post by BillG on Nov 11, 2021 7:06:36 GMT -5
Who Knew??? November 11th is "Veterans Day".
 
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Post by soutxed on Nov 11, 2021 10:09:35 GMT -5
November 11, 1926 Approval of numbered highways in the US. Under this system odd numbered highways run north to south while even numbered highways run east to west. Lower odd numbers are in the west, and higher odd number are in the east. Lower even numbers are in the south, and higher even numbers are in the north.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 11, 2021 12:59:48 GMT -5
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On November 11th, National Sundae Day brings a celebration to ice cream lovers across the country. Enjoy one of every flavor and bring a friend!
An ice cream sundae typically consists of one or two scoops of ice cream topped with syrup or sauce. The sundae is often topped with whipped cream, maraschino cherry, sprinkles, pineapple or a variety of other toppings.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 12, 2021 1:38:04 GMT -5
The Only Words That Rhyme With "Purple" Are "Hirple" and "Curple". While "purple" is a common word that's used fairly often, there are only two obscure words that rhyme with it—and you're not likely to use either any time soon. First, there's "hirple," which means to limp awkwardly. Secondly, there's "curple," an old Scottish word for a leather strap that goes beneath the tail of a horse to secure its saddle. Try using that in a sentence.
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