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Post by MidnightSun on Apr 29, 2022 2:49:40 GMT -5
The Pope Once Declared War on Cats. Pope Gregory IV must have been a real dog person. The 13th-century pope stated that black cats were instruments of Satan and ordered that they be exterminated throughout Europe. His followers followed his orders and decimated the population of felines. But cats may have gotten the last laugh, as the reduction in their population is among the factors that led to a spike in the population of plague-carrying rats. It's just one of the interesting historical facts that changed life as we know it.
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Post by BillG on Apr 29, 2022 7:24:24 GMT -5
Who Knew??? April 29th is "National Zipper Day".
 
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Post by soutxed on Apr 29, 2022 8:24:11 GMT -5
In 1992, a jury in Simi Valley, California, acquitted four Los Angeles police officers of almost all state charges in the videotaped beating of motorist Rodney King; the verdicts were followed by rioting in Los Angeles resulting in 55 deaths.
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Post by sandipaws on Apr 29, 2022 9:44:36 GMT -5
Who Knew???  Trees afford us many pleasures. In the spring, their buds let us know warmer weather is on the way.
Their summer leaves provide ample shade on a hot day. Have you ever joyfully jumped into a pile of crisp colorful leaves in the fall?
And in the winter, tree branches offer shelter to wildlife for our viewing pleasure.
Each year in April, National Arbor Day encourages us to celebrate and plant trees.
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Post by MidnightSun on Apr 30, 2022 1:24:18 GMT -5
Women Were Once Made to Wear Muzzles. In the UK in the 17th century, women who were viewed as having spoken out of turn or said something inappropriate would be forced to wear "branks" or a "scold's bridle" — a metal muzzle that locked around her head and sometimes included a spiked plate that would be placed in her mouth.
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Post by johnmori on Apr 30, 2022 6:49:42 GMT -5
Who knew???
April 30, 1947
In Nevada, Boulder Dam is renamed Hoover Dam.
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Post by soutxed on Apr 30, 2022 8:42:11 GMT -5
April 30, 1975 The fall of Saigon marks the end of the Vietnam War. As Communist forces gained control of Saigon, South Vietnamese President Duong Van Minh, who had only been in office for 2 days, surrendered unconditionally.
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Post by sandipaws on Apr 30, 2022 10:03:41 GMT -5
Women Were Once Made to Wear Muzzles. In the UK in the 17th century, women who were viewed as having spoken out of turn or said something inappropriate would be forced to wear "branks" or a "scold's bridle" — a metal muzzle that locked around her head and sometimes included a spiked plate that would be placed in her mouth.
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Never heard of this before but what a terrible thing to do!
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Post by sandipaws on Apr 30, 2022 10:31:24 GMT -5
Who Knew???
 Each year, National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day on April 30th raises awareness for thousands of pets that are waiting for (and needing) adoption from the shelters.
Animal shelters require year-round assistance and adoption is a part of the process.
Since animals come in daily, the shelters must work quickly to ensure the animal’s health and well-being.
Only then can they be adopted into their forever home. The day also encourages you to visit a shelter near you and find your new fur baby.
Visit with the shelter to consider all the needs the dog or cat requires for the long term.
If you feel you can’t meet those needs, consider helping in other ways. Give your time by volunteering.
Not only will this help the shelter by providing the animals with exercise, companionship, and socialization, but it also gives you that wonderful animal love we all so enjoy.
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Post by MidnightSun on Apr 30, 2022 13:09:40 GMT -5
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Post by MidnightSun on May 1, 2022 0:47:44 GMT -5
A Bear Became a War Hero in the Polish Army. During World War II, Poland's 22nd Artillery Supply Company of the 2nd Polish Corps counted a 440-pound Syrian bear named Wojtek among its ranks. He came to them as a cub and was raised as a pet, drinking milk from a bottle, then beer. He would help carry munitions and was eventually made an official soldier when the army reached Egypt, where pets were not allowed (but soldiers were).
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Post by johnmori on May 1, 2022 6:23:18 GMT -5
Who knew???
May 1, 1956
The polio vaccine developed by Jonas Salk is made available to the public.
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Post by soutxed on May 1, 2022 8:11:45 GMT -5
May 1, 2011, President Barack Obama announced the death of Osama bin Laden during a U.S. commando operation. (Because of the time difference, it was early May 2 in Pakistan, where the al-Qaida leader met his end.)
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Post by BillG on May 1, 2022 13:06:24 GMT -5
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Post by BillG on May 1, 2022 13:09:59 GMT -5
Who Knew??? May 1, 2022 is "National Lemonade Day".
 
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