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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 6, 2024 21:14:10 GMT -5
Earth Gets Very, Very Cold. It may not surprise you that Antartica is the coldest place on the planet, but what might surprise you is just how cold it gets there—temperatures on the East Antarctic Plateau have been found to dip to minus-133.6 degrees Fahrenheit, drawn from data acquired by NASA and the U.S. Geological Survey. Who knew?
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 6, 2024 21:49:52 GMT -5
Who Knew???National Read a Book Day is observed annually on September 6th. On August 9th, we all celebrated National Book Lovers Day.
While these bookish days may seem similar, National Read a Book Day invites us ALL to grab a book we might enjoy and spend the day reading. Don't keep it to yourself. Share the experience! Read aloud either to children or to grandparents. Read to your pets or to your stuffed animals and plants.
Reading improves memory and concentration as well as reduces stress. Older adults who spend time reading show a slower cognitive decline and tend to participate in more mentally stimulating activities over their lifetime. Books are an inexpensive entertainment, educational tool and time machine too!
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Post by BillG on Sept 7, 2024 5:35:07 GMT -5
Who Knew??? September 7TH is "National Hummingbird Day"!
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Post by soutxed on Sept 7, 2024 8:55:17 GMT -5
September 7, 1977, US President Jimmy Carter and Panama's General Omar Torrijos sign the Panama Canal treaties, guaranteeing Panama control of the Panama Canal after 1999.
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Post by johnmori on Sept 7, 2024 16:59:56 GMT -5
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September 7, 1921 The Legion of Mary, the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, is founded in Dublin, Ireland.
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 7, 2024 23:53:25 GMT -5
Antarctica Temperatures Can Get Up Into the 60s. In 2015, the highest temperature for the Antarctic Continent was recorded—63.5 degrees Fahrenheit, recorded on the Argentine Research Base near the northern tip of the Antarctic Peninsula, according to the World Meteorological Organization. Who knew?
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Post by soutxed on Sept 8, 2024 7:51:17 GMT -5
September 8, 1303, Anagni: French King Philip IV captures Pope Boniface VIII.
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Post by johnmori on Sept 8, 2024 9:11:56 GMT -5
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September 8, 1988 Yellowstone National Park is closed for the first time in U.S. history due to ongoing fires.
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 8, 2024 21:37:02 GMT -5
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STAR TREK DAY | September 8 Fans across the globe celebrate Star Trek Day on September 8 to remember the timeless legacy Star Trek has made on society and pop culture.On September 8, 1966, a television series pilot known as Star Trek was introduced on American television. Aiming for an adult audience, this was the was the first time a scientific fiction series would explore morality through scientific narratives.
Most movies or television shows would contain science but would often create conflict of suffering and injustice to solve problems. However, Star Trek was different. The series would put actors in the forefront making scientific arguments, while providing peaceful solutions to problems without using violence.
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 8, 2024 21:49:46 GMT -5
Coastlines Are Disproportionately Crowded.The coasts are attractive options to live on for many reasons, from the access they offered as ports going back centuries to the great views they offer today. But according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, while coastlines cover just 20 percent of the United States' land area (excluding Alaska), "coastal zones" are home to more than half of the country's population. Who knew?
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Post by BillG on Sept 9, 2024 6:42:41 GMT -5
Who Knew??? September 9TH is "National Teddy Bear Day"!
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Post by soutxed on Sept 9, 2024 7:30:38 GMT -5
September 9, 1948, Kim Il-sung Establishes North Korea. After the Second World War, the Korean peninsula had been divided across the 38th parallel. The northern part was occupied by the Soviets while the south was occupied by the Americans. The Cold War impeded unification and on October 9, 1948, Kim Il-sung declared the creation of the Democratic People's Republic of Korea with the support of the USSR.
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Post by johnmori on Sept 9, 2024 10:52:43 GMT -5
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September 9, 1972 In Kentucky's Mammoth Cave National Park, a Cave Research Foundation exploration and mapping team discovers a link between the Mammoth and Flint Ridge cave systems, making it the longest known cave passageway in the world
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Post by MidnightSun on Sept 9, 2024 19:57:38 GMT -5
Earth Has a Spare Tire. Just like you or me, the planet has a waistline — and it bulges a bit around the middle. Adding to this is the melting ice from Antarctica and Greenland, which adds water to the oceans that are pulled toward the equator. Who knew?
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Post by sandipaws on Sept 9, 2024 21:58:14 GMT -5
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National Swap Ideas Day is observed annually on September 10 and encourages us to share a creative or helpful idea with someone and trade them for their thoughts in return. Swapping ideas today does not have to be done on a one-on-one basis. Often, groups of people with similar interests gather with a common goal in mind. The meetings are usually a social gathering. However, on occasion, groups with different skill sets, design talents, and ideas gather. They bounce sketches, eureka moments off each other, and suddenly a new idea develops.
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