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Post by soutxed on Jun 30, 2024 7:53:53 GMT -5
June 30, 1906, US Congress passes the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act; these laws owe much to the expose journalism of the period (Upton Sinclair's 'The Jungle' in particular).
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Post by johnmori on Jun 30, 2024 9:08:07 GMT -5
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June 30, 1972
The first leap second is added to the UTC time system.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 1, 2024 3:16:32 GMT -5
Almonds are part of the peach family. Almonds are actually the hard-shelled fruit of the almond tree. This type of stone fruit is a member of the same family as peaches, apricots, and plums. And if you think about it, the pit of a peach does indeed resemble a large nut.
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Post by BillG on Jul 1, 2024 7:40:48 GMT -5
Who Knew??? July 1ST is "International Chicken Wing Day"!
 
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Post by johnmori on Jul 1, 2024 7:48:47 GMT -5
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July 1, 1908
SOS is adopted as the international distress signal.
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Post by soutxed on Jul 1, 2024 8:36:42 GMT -5
July 1, 1776 1st vote on Declaration of Independence for Britain's North American colonies.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 1, 2024 21:33:09 GMT -5
The longest time between two twins being born is 87 days. Twins Katie and Amy Jones-Elliot hold the Guinness World Record for the longest birth interval between two twins, being born 87 days apart. In 2012, their mother, Maria, went into labor four months early and gave birth to Amy, but Katie was able to stay in her womb for three more months. Miraculously, both girls survived and are healthy today.
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Post by sandipaws on Jul 2, 2024 0:11:03 GMT -5
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The herb of the aniseed, usually the main ingredient in anisette, is considered to have medicinal qualities.
Sweeter than other anise-flavored liqueurs, anisettes' association with various cures dates back to ancient Egypt.
As a liqueur, distillers create a dryer anisette in Europe than they do in the United States.Distillers add other spices such as coriander and fruit to distill anisette, too. While most enjoy anisette by sipping it, the liqueur can be mixed as a cocktail, too.
However, pure anise extract should not be drunk straight. Since its alcoholic content is high, it irritates the throat.
However, mixing it in with coffee, gin, bourbon, or water will bring out a bit of a sweet flavor. The solution? Bake some anise cookies!
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Post by BillG on Jul 2, 2024 5:43:16 GMT -5
Who Knew??? July 2ND is "NATIONAL WILDLAND FIREFIGHTERS DAY"!
 
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Post by soutxed on Jul 2, 2024 7:53:21 GMT -5
July 2, 1863, 2nd day of the Battle of Gettysburg (US Civil War).
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Post by Unclebal on Jul 2, 2024 8:10:17 GMT -5
July 2, 1776
American Revolution: The Continental Congress adopts the Lee Resolution severing ties with the Kingdom of Great Britain,
although the wording of the formal Declaration of Independence is not adopted until July 4.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 2, 2024 8:50:31 GMT -5
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July 2, 2002
Steve Fossett becomes the first person to fly solo around the world nonstop in a balloon.
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Post by MidnightSun on Jul 2, 2024 19:23:38 GMT -5
A jockey won a horse race while dead. In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes took off on his horse, Sweet Kiss, at Belmont Race Track on Long Island. Mid-race, Hayes suffered a heart attack and died. But his body stayed in the saddle as Sweet Kiss crossed the finish line — and won the race! So, even though he was dead, Hayes was still a winner (and a history-maker).
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Post by soutxed on Jul 3, 2024 8:03:03 GMT -5
July 3, 1886, Karl Benz presents his Benz Patent Motorwagen. A three-wheeled vehicle, the Benz Patent Motorwagen is the first automobile built to be propelled by an internal combustion engine, and its inventor Karl Benz presents it publicly for the first time in Mannheim, Germany. Benz will go on to help co-found the Mercedes-Benz car company.
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Post by johnmori on Jul 3, 2024 10:25:24 GMT -5
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July 3, 1938
World speed record for a steam locomotive is set in England, by the Mallard, which reaches a speed of 125.88 miles per hour (202.58 km/h).
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