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Post by johnmori on Nov 12, 2021 7:18:28 GMT -5
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November 12, 1979
Iran hostage crisis: In response to the hostage situation in Tehran, U.S. President Jimmy Carter orders a halt to all petroleum imports into the United States from Iran.
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Post by soutxed on Nov 12, 2021 9:53:10 GMT -5
Nov. 12, 1942, the World War II naval Battle of Guadalcanal began. (The Allies ended up winning a major victory over Japanese forces.)
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 12, 2021 13:22:43 GMT -5
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 National Chicken Soup for the Soul Day celebrates who you are and how you get there. Take time to nurture your soul on November 12th.
A little chicken soup does a lot of good. It’s warm and hearty. As we cup our hands around the bowl, the heat radiates into our bodies. The steam hits our face with a comforting aroma. Similar to what chicken soup does for our bodies, the regular nurturing of our souls benefits our health. Whether you pick up a book, meditate or go for a long walk, reflect on who you are and your achievements.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 13, 2021 2:27:03 GMT -5
The Spanish National Anthem Has No Lyrics. Spain's national anthem, "Marcha Real," or "Royal March," doesn't have any official lyrics. It was written as a military march, and as such, was not intended to be sung.
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Post by soutxed on Nov 13, 2021 9:03:40 GMT -5
November 13, 2015 Terrorist attacks in Paris. A series of coordinated terrorist attacks that included suicide bombs and mass shootings took place in France's capital city. Venues attacked included the Stade de France and the Bataclan theater during a concert. The Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS), also known as the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant or Daesh (ISIL) took responsibility for the attacks that killed about 130 people.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 13, 2021 10:55:25 GMT -5
Who Knew??? On November 13th, as part of World Kindness Day, we are encouraged to spread kindness like an infectious cold. We want to share it more than usual because studies show when others observe kindness in action they are more likely to carry out an act of kindness, too.
So, imagine if you head out for the day and your neighbor’s garbage can has tipped over. Instead of ignoring it and letting the wind make a mess, you pick it up and return it to the corner. Three other neighbors notice and give you a smile and a nod on their way to work.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 14, 2021 5:45:38 GMT -5
A Cat's Ear Has 32 Muscles. If you've ever wondered how your cat seems to hear every little noise from rooms away, blame it on their highly-developed ears. A cat's ear contains 32 muscles, some of which account for their aural aptitude, providing their ears with a wide range of motion to detect sound.
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Post by BillG on Nov 14, 2021 8:16:14 GMT -5
Who knew??? November 14th is "National Seatbelt Day".
 
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Post by soutxed on Nov 14, 2021 9:05:29 GMT -5
Nov. 14, 1910, Eugene B. Ely became the first aviator to take off from a ship as his Curtiss pusher rolled off a sloping platform on the deck of the scout cruiser USS Birmingham off Hampton Roads, Virginia.
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Post by johnmori on Nov 14, 2021 10:49:19 GMT -5
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November 14, 1967
American physicist Theodore Maiman is given a patent for his ruby laser systems, the world's first laser.
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Post by sandipaws on Nov 14, 2021 10:49:24 GMT -5
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National Pickle Day recognizes the tart, sometimes sweet, and even spicy pickle. Each year on November 14th, pickle lovers pop open pecks of their preferred preserved pickle. It may be a Dill, Gherkin, Cornichon, Brined, Kosher Dill, Polish, Hungarian, Lime, Bread and Butter, Swedish and Danish, or Kool-Aid Pickle.
The term pickle comes from the Dutch word pekel, meaning brine. In the United States, the word pickle typically refers to a pickled cucumber. However, just about any fruit or vegetable can be pickled.
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Post by MidnightSun on Nov 15, 2021 3:27:23 GMT -5
The Vatican's ATMs Are in Latin. If you visit the Vatican City, just hope you were paying attention in high school because Latin is what you'll see at the ATM's.
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Post by BillG on Nov 15, 2021 8:02:56 GMT -5
Who knew??? November 15th is "National Raisin Bran Cereal Day."
 
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Post by johnmori on Nov 15, 2021 9:08:07 GMT -5
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November 15, 2001
Microsoft launches the Xbox game console.
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Post by soutxed on Nov 15, 2021 9:13:40 GMT -5
November 15, 1777, the Second Continental Congress approved the Articles of Confederation.
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