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Post by soutxed on Jul 24, 2022 7:54:07 GMT -5
July 24, 1847, Mormon leader Brigham Young and his followers arrived in the Great Salt Lake Valley in present-day Utah.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 24, 2022 8:26:39 GMT -5
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July 24, 1950 Cape Canaveral Air Force Station begins operations with the launch of a Bumper rocket.
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Post by sandipaws on Jul 24, 2022 9:11:34 GMT -5
Who Knew???Each year on July 24th, National Amelia Earhart Day honors the achievements of the aviation pioneer on the date of her birth. Author and American aviation pioneer, Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. One of Earhart’s most impressive achievements took place on May 20th, 1932. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo flight across the Atlantic. He flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours and 30 minutes.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 24, 2022 21:31:51 GMT -5
In Sweden, blood donors get a text when their donation is used. Donating blood is a simple act that can save so many lives. And in Sweden, those who do it are made aware of how their good deed is helping out. Any time someone's donation is used, the person will receive a text letting them know that they've helped save a life. Who knew?
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Post by BillG on Jul 25, 2022 6:40:56 GMT -5
Who knew??? July 25th is "International Red Shoe Day". Founded in memory of Australian Lyme disease patient Theda Myint, who passed away from the disease in 2013. The day was established in 2014 by Myint’s friends as a way to pay tribute to her, as well as to others worldwide who have lost their battles with Lyme or similar illnesses., The ‘red shoe’ was chosen as the symbol for the day because of Myint’s fondness for red shoes and how they are an integral part of her identity and fight.
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Post by soutxed on Jul 25, 2022 7:48:09 GMT -5
July 25, 1972, the notorious Tuskegee syphilis experiment came to light as The Associated Press reported that for the previous four decades, the U.S. Public Health Service, in conjunction with the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, had been allowing poor, rural Black male patients with syphilis to go without treatment, even allowing them to die, as a way of studying the disease.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 25, 2022 9:14:23 GMT -5
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July 25, 1868 The Wyoming Territory is established.
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Post by sandipaws on Jul 25, 2022 11:01:39 GMT -5
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On July 25th, we celebrate the ultimate pairing of wine and cheese. National Wine and Cheese Day provides an opportunity to sample some of our favorites. The pairing of wines and cheese has been a regionalized tradition. Across wine-producing cultures, many pair their regional wines with local cheeses.
For example, the French Brie region is noted for its tannic wine varietals. Their Beaujolais goes well with the Brie produced in the area. However, that doesn’t stop a sommelier or cheesemonger from making other recommendations to their clientele.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 25, 2022 23:45:23 GMT -5
There are dogs that can surf. Riding the waves isn't strictly for humans—dogs can surf, too! In fact, there are even competitions dedicated to these "ruff" riders. Each year in California, the Del Mar Dog Beach hosts the Surf Dog Surf-A-Thon, which raises money for animals in need. In 2019, approximately 170 dogs participated. A pup named Faith the Surfing Pitbull won the most recent title of Top Surf Dog, based on her ability to "ride the waves, stay on the board, and show off [her] surf spirit." Hang ten, Faith! Who knew?
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Post by BillG on Jul 26, 2022 7:11:11 GMT -5
Who knew??? July 26th is "National Dog Photography Day".
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Post by soutxed on Jul 26, 2022 8:29:36 GMT -5
July 26, 1945, the Potsdam Declaration warned Imperial Japan to unconditionally surrender, or face “prompt and utter destruction.” Winston Churchill resigned as Britain’s prime minister after his Conservatives were soundly defeated by the Labour Party; Clement Attlee succeeded him. In 1947, President Harry S. Truman signed the National Security Act, which reorganized America’s armed forces as the National Military Establishment and created the Central Intelligence Agency.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 26, 2022 8:59:33 GMT -5
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July 26, 1963 Syncom 2, the world's first geosynchronous satellite, is launched from Cape Canaveral on a Delta B booster
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 26, 2022 23:14:20 GMT -5
Eating certain types of chocolate is good for both your physical and mental health. There's nothing wrong with eating chocolate simply to enjoy its delicious taste. But if you need an excuse to indulge, you'll be thrilled to find out that chocolate can be good for both your mind and body. According to a 2019 review of research by University Health News, "eating moderate amounts of dark chocolate benefits health in many ways. In fact, chocolate is now considered an anti-aging, anti-inflammatory 'superfood' for the brain and body." Regularly indulging in the sweet treat "can help keep your cardiovascular system pumping, your mind sharp and alert, and your mood calm and happy." Eat Belgium dark chocolate regularly for your health! Who knew?
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Post by johnmori on Jul 27, 2022 6:58:35 GMT -5
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July 27, 1949 Initial flight of the de Havilland Comet, the first jet-powered airliner.
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Post by BillG on Jul 27, 2022 7:01:11 GMT -5
Who knew??? July 27th is "National Korean War Veterans Armistice Day".
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