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This Day in History: March 28th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 28th, listed in chronological order: 193 – Roman Emperor Pertinax is assassinated by Praetorian Guards, who then sell the throne in an auction to Didius Julianus. 845 – Paris is sacked by Viking raiders, probably under Ragnar Lodbrok, who collects a huge ransom in exchangeContinue reading “This Day in History: March 28th”

Thought of the Day: Skinny

People who are larger have more skin. Making them skinnier. No, that statement is not accurate! The amount of skin a person has is not directly related to their body size or weight. Skin size and surface area can vary somewhat between individuals, but it’s not proportional to body size in the way that statementContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Skinny”

This Day in History: March 27th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 27th, listed in chronological order: 1309 – Pope Clement V excommunicates Venice and all its population. 1625 – Charles I becomes King of England, Scotland, and Ireland as well as claiming the title of King of France. 1794 – The United States Government establishes aContinue reading “This Day in History: March 27th”

This Day in History: March 26th

Here are ten historical events that took place on March 26th, listed in chronological order: 1484: William Caxton printed his translation of Aesop’s Fables, becoming the first English printer. 1804: The U.S. Congress passed the Twelfth Amendment to the United States Constitution, changing the procedure for electing the president and vice president. 1812: An earthquakeContinue reading “This Day in History: March 26th”

What do you call? Jokes

What do you call a Communist sniper? A Marx-man. What do you call a homeless horse? Unstable What do you call a computer mouse that swears? A cursor. What do you call a beehive without an exit? Unbeeleaveable! What do you call a man in a slow-cooker? Stu. What do you call a group ofContinue reading “What do you call? Jokes”

Thought of the Day: Blinking

If everybody blinked in sync, nobody would know that other people blinked. Yes, it’s true! If everyone blinked in perfect synchronization, it’s unlikely that anyone would notice that others blinked because everyone’s eyes would be closed simultaneously. Each person’s perception of time would be interrupted during the blink, so they wouldn’t be aware of theContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Blinking”

This Day in History: March 25th

Here are 10 historical events that took place on March 25th, listed in chronological order: 1306: Robert the Bruce becomes King of Scotland. 1584: Sir Walter Raleigh is granted a patent to colonize Virginia. 1655: Christiaan Huygens discovers Titan, the largest moon of Saturn. 1807: The British Parliament abolishes the slave trade in the BritishContinue reading “This Day in History: March 25th”