Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on September 26th: 1580: The Golden Hind, the ship of English explorer Sir Francis Drake, returned to Plymouth, England, becoming the first known circumnavigation of the Earth by a single ship. 1687: The Parthenon in Athens was severely damaged when a Venetian mortar round ignited aContinue reading “This Day in History: September 26th”
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Thought of the Day: Old Zealand
What happened to old Zealand? Old Zealand, also spelled as “Zealand” or “Sealand,” was a historic region in the Netherlands. It is not commonly referred to today because it was largely submerged due to a series of floods and land reclamation projects over the centuries. The region of Zealand, or Zeeland in Dutch, was originallyContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Old Zealand”
Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s tortuous tautology of tasteless tidings ….
Never discuss infinity with a mathematician. You’ll never hear the end of it… Phil Oakey was the lead singer of 80s pop band The Human League, but no one ever mentions his sister, Carrie, the inventor of singing badly in pubs… Watched a film last night where Patrick Swayze teaches a girl how to typeContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Tuesday’s tortuous tautology of tasteless tidings ….”
Thought of the Day: Pampered Cows
If you pamper a cow, do you get spoiled milk? No, pampering a cow does not lead to spoiled milk. The quality of milk produced by a cow depends on various factors, including its diet, health, and the conditions in which it is kept. Pampering a cow, which might involve providing it with proper nutrition,Continue reading “Thought of the Day: Pampered Cows”
This Day in History: September 24th
Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on September 24th: 1755: Chief Pontiac’s Rebellion began in North America as indigenous tribes launched a coordinated attack on British military posts during the French and Indian War. 1789: The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, which established the federal judiciary system, includingContinue reading “This Day in History: September 24th”
Joke of the Day: Sunday’s swearfree swimlane of sweet sweat
What did the doctor say to the patient who insisted on sewing up their own wound? “Suture self.” Just received an invoice from the Origami Society… I’m not sure what to make of it? Lost my watch at a party once. Then I saw a guy stepping on it while sexually harassing a girl. IContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Sunday’s swearfree swimlane of sweet sweat”
Joke of the Day: Friday’s facile fanfare of fake fairwells ….
My new bed plays Metallica to help sooth me to sleep. Nothing else mattress. I need to get insurance for my 1970’s disco record collection… I’m taking out an Earth, Wind and Fire and Theft policy… My wife is kicking me out because she’s fed up with my South American animal puns… ‘OK,’ I said,Continue reading “Joke of the Day: Friday’s facile fanfare of fake fairwells ….”
Thought of the Day: Alarm Clocks
Why is is said that an alarm clock is going off when it is really coming on? The expression “an alarm clock is going off” is a linguistic quirk in the English language that can be traced back to historical usage. In this context, “going off” means that the alarm is activating or starting toContinue reading “Thought of the Day: Alarm Clocks”
This Day in History: September 21st
Here are 10 interesting historical events that took place on September 21st: 1792 – The French National Convention voted to abolish the monarchy, leading to the establishment of the First French Republic. 1866 – H.G. Wells, the famous science fiction author, was born in Bromley, England. 1937 – J.R.R. Tolkien’s “The Hobbit” was first publishedContinue reading “This Day in History: September 21st”
Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thoughtless theory of thankless throat-clearing ….
I tried to daydream, but my mind kept wandering. It’s hard to explain puns to kleptomaniacs because they always take things literally. Did you hear about the man who bent down to pick up a sieve and strained himself? People said I’d never get over my obsession with Phil Collins. But take a look atContinue reading “Joke of the Day: Thursday’s thoughtless theory of thankless throat-clearing ….”
