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Post by BillG on May 20, 2022 6:37:42 GMT -5
Who knew??? May 20th is "National Rescue Dog Day".
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Post by soutxed on May 20, 2022 8:07:39 GMT -5
May 20, 1916, the Saturday Evening Post published its first Norman Rockwell cover; the illustration shows a scowling boy dressed in his Sunday best, dutifully pushing a baby carriage past a couple of boys wearing baseball uniforms.
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Post by sandipaws on May 20, 2022 12:00:00 GMT -5
Who Knew??? May 20th is "National Quiche Lorraine Day"  We celebrate May 20 as National Quiche Lorraine Day.
This versatile French delight makes it an excellent dish for any time of the day.
Quiche Lorraine has origins beginning in the rural Lorraine region of France.
While it’s considered a French dish, it developed during a time when the Lorraine Region was under German rule.
Even the word Quiche comes from the German word kuchen, meaning cake.
The Lorraine region of France is also known for many other delicious dishes such as madeleines, Jordon almonds, macarons, and Lorraine hotpot.
Of course, the area is also known for its viticulture.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 20, 2022 23:33:27 GMT -5
A football fan once dedicated his obit to insulting an NFL team. True story: A lifelong Cleveland Browns fan and season ticket holder, he also wrote a song each year and sent it to the Cleveland Browns as well as offering other advice on how to run the team. He respectfully requested, "Six Cleveland Browns pallbearers so the Browns can let him down one last time."
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Post by johnmori on May 21, 2022 6:58:44 GMT -5
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May 21, 1927
Charles Lindbergh touches down at Le Bourget Field in Paris, completing the world's first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean.
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Post by soutxed on May 21, 2022 9:10:10 GMT -5
May 21, 1979 Violent clashes follow the lenient sentencing for Harvey Milk's murderer. Milk, the first openly gay U.S. politician, had been shot and killed together with San Francisco Mayor George Moscone. The assassin, Dan White, was convicted of voluntary manslaughter only, triggering the White Night Riots.
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Post by sandipaws on May 21, 2022 10:36:43 GMT -5
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NATIONAL AMERICAN RED CROSS FOUNDER’S DAY | MAY 21
On May 21st, National American Red Cross Founder’s Day marks the anniversary of the American Red Cross.
Clara Barton founded the American Red Cross in 1881 and became the first president of the organization.
She led the organization for the next twenty-three years.
The American Red Cross is a humanitarian organization that provides assistance in the United States.
It is the designated affiliate of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
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Post by BillG on May 21, 2022 15:06:50 GMT -5
Who knew??? May 21st is "National Strawberries and Cream Day".
 
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Post by MidnightSun on May 21, 2022 22:46:26 GMT -5
Someone actually paid $10,000 for invisible artwork. An art collector once paid $10,000 for a "non-visible" sculpture created by actor James Franco. The artwork was billed as an "endless tank of oxygen." It's called air. We're breathing some now… for free!Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on May 22, 2022 3:24:31 GMT -5
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May 22, 1969
Apollo 10's lunar module flies within 8.4 nautical miles (16 km) of the moon's surface.
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Post by soutxed on May 22, 2022 7:51:18 GMT -5
May 22, 1964, President Lyndon B. Johnson, speaking at the University of Michigan, outlined the goals of his “Great Society,” saying that it “rests on abundance and liberty for all” and “demands an end to poverty and racial injustice.”
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Post by sandipaws on May 22, 2022 11:51:56 GMT -5
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NATIONAL MARITIME DAY | MAY 22
 Each year on May 22nd, National Maritime Day recognizes the launch of the maritime industry in the United States.
The celebration also honors America’s Merchant Marines for their contributions and sacrifices for our country.
Special acknowledgment is given to ships and seafarers that have held a prominent place in our nation’s history.
As one of the oldest industries, its time-honored traditions compose a full and rich history.
Celebrations and ceremonies around the country recognize the people our maritime nation depends on.
Each year the Department of Transportation holds a national ceremony in Washington D.C. at the Department of Transportation headquarters.
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Post by MidnightSun on May 22, 2022 19:45:50 GMT -5
There is an official ruling for how many Tootsie Pop licks it takes to get to the center. It officially takes 364 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Pop. Well, at least according to engineering students' scientific endeavor at Purdue University, who used a proprietary "licking machine" rather than a human tongue. See how many licks it takes.
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Post by johnmori on May 23, 2022 4:37:46 GMT -5
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May 23, 1995
The first version of the Java programming language is released.
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