This Day in History: October 9th

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on October 9th:

  1. 1000 – Leif Erikson Day: According to the Norse sagas, this is the day when Leif Erikson, a Norse explorer, and his crew are believed to have landed in North America, making them some of the first known Europeans to do so.
  2. 1635 – Founder of Rhode Island Arrives: Roger Williams, the founder of the colony of Rhode Island, arrived in Boston, Massachusetts, on this day.
  3. 1701 – Yale University Chartered: The Collegiate School of Connecticut was chartered in New Haven, Connecticut. It would later become Yale University.
  4. 1820 – Guayaquil Proclaims Independence: Guayaquil, a city in Ecuador, declared its independence from Spain, setting in motion a series of events leading to Ecuador’s independence.
  5. 1876 – First Two-Way Telephone Conversation: Alexander Graham Bell and his assistant, Thomas Watson, had their first successful two-way telephone conversation over a wire.
  6. 1919 – Black Sox Scandal: Eight members of the Chicago White Sox baseball team were banned for life from the sport for their alleged involvement in throwing the 1919 World Series.
  7. 1963 – Hurricane Flora Hits Haiti: Hurricane Flora struck Haiti, leading to widespread destruction and the loss of thousands of lives.
  8. 1989 – Hungary Opens Its Border: Hungary opened its border with Austria, allowing East Germans to flee to the West. This event played a role in the fall of the Berlin Wall later that year.
  9. 2004 – First Space Tourist Returns: Anousheh Ansari, the first female space tourist, returned to Earth after visiting the International Space Station aboard a Russian Soyuz spacecraft.
  10. 2012 – Malala Yousafzai Shot: Pakistani education activist Malala Yousafzai was shot by the Taliban for her advocacy of girls’ education. She survived the attack and continued her advocacy work, eventually becoming a global symbol of the fight for education.

These events span a wide range of historical contexts, from exploration and independence movements to scientific achievements and sports scandals, highlighting the diversity of human history on October 9th.

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Thought of the Day: New People

Why are elderly people often called “old people” but children are never called “new people”?

The terminology used for different age groups can be influenced by historical and cultural factors, as well as societal perceptions and norms. There are a few reasons why elderly people are often referred to as “old people,” while children are not commonly called “new people.”

  1. Lifespan Stages: Human life is often divided into stages, and “old people” is a term used to refer to individuals in the later stages of life, typically after retirement age. In contrast, “new people” is not a recognized life stage, and children are more commonly referred to as “children” or “kids.”
  2. Cultural Norms: Different cultures have different ways of referring to age groups. In many cultures, there’s a specific word or phrase for elderly individuals, while the terminology for children may focus on their developmental stage or age group (e.g., infants, toddlers, tweens, teens).
  3. Historical Language Use: The term “old people” has a long history of use in the English language and is often used as a descriptive term for seniors. Language evolves slowly, and historical terms can persist even as societal attitudes change.
  4. Respect and Sensitivity: When referring to children, terms like “new people” are less common because they may not capture the developmental stage or convey the same level of respect and sensitivity that terms like “children” or “kids” do. These latter terms acknowledge the unique needs, characteristics, and qualities of children.
  5. Identity and Self-Perception: Elderly individuals may sometimes embrace the term “old people” as part of their identity, while children typically don’t identify as “new people.” Elderly people often have distinct experiences, perspectives, and needs related to aging, which can lead to a shared identity.

It’s important to note that language is a dynamic aspect of culture and society. Over time, terms may evolve or change in response to shifts in societal attitudes and perceptions. The use of language can also vary greatly depending on context, individual preferences, and cultural norms. In any case, when referring to people of different age groups, it’s generally advisable to use respectful and age-appropriate terminology.

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Joke of the Day: Monday’s moving missive of movie messages ….

Please remember, for every Rich Tea biscuit, there are currently thousands of tea biscuits living in poverty…

My wife and I met on a website for dolphin impersonators.

We clicked straight away.

If you don’t sniff the air and go ‘Ooh – someone’s having a barbecue!’, are you even British?!

Doctor: Your DNA is backwards.

Me: And?

It’s proving very difficult to find a shop selling “Left Guard” for my other armpit.

Last year, I joined a group for anti social people.

We haven’t met yet.

I have sex daily.

Sorry, I mean I have dyslexia…

I’ve made a website for depressed tennis players…

The servers are currently down.

I’ve recently developed a phobia of elevators.

I’m taking steps to avoid them.

I have CDO.

It’s like OCD but all the letters are in alphabetical order as they should be.

I said to my friend, “My girlfriend keeps asking me if I’m an Alice in Wonderland character, and it’s getting really annoying!”

He said, “Are you mad at her?”

I said, “Geez! Don’t you start too!

A man takes his Rottweiler to the vet.

“My dog’s cross-eyed, is there anything you can do for him?”

“Well,” says the vet, “let’s have a look at him.”

So he picks the dog up and examines his eyes, then checks his teeth.

Finally, he says “I’m going to have to put him down.”

“What? Because he’s cross-eyed?”

“No, because he’s really heavy”

Rabbit hutch salesmen.

They’ll give you a run for your money…

I used to go out with a girl called Lyndsey Doyle…

She smelt like a cricket bat.

I think the sun is getting to me, I’m trying to think of a good pun about ice cream toppings but I can’t remember any.

I used to have hundreds and thousands of them…

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This Day in History: September 26th

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on September 26th:

  1. 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.
  2. 1687: The Parthenon in Athens was severely damaged when a Venetian mortar round ignited a powder magazine inside the temple, causing a massive explosion.
  3. 1783: The Treaty of Paris was signed, officially ending the American Revolutionary War and recognizing the independence of the United States from Great Britain.
  4. 1907: New Zealand and Newfoundland became dominions within the British Empire.
  5. 1950: United Nations troops recaptured Seoul during the Korean War, which had been captured by North Korean forces earlier in the conflict.
  6. 1960: The first televised presidential debate in the United States took place between Richard Nixon and John F. Kennedy.
  7. 1983: Australia II, representing the Royal Perth Yacht Club, won the America’s Cup, ending the New York Yacht Club’s 132-year winning streak.
  8. 1984: The United Kingdom and the People’s Republic of China signed the Sino-British Joint Declaration, paving the way for the transfer of Hong Kong’s sovereignty from the UK to China in 1997.
  9. 2008: Swiss pilot and adventurer Bertrand Piccard and Brian Jones completed the first non-stop circumnavigation of the Earth in a hot air balloon.
  10. 2014: The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully placed the Mars Orbiter Mission (Mangalyaan) into Mars’ orbit, making India the fourth space agency in the world to reach the Red Planet.

These events encompass a wide range of historical and cultural significance, from significant moments in exploration and diplomacy to milestones in sports and technology.

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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 originally a collection of islands and peninsulas located in the southwestern part of the Netherlands. Over time, the Dutch people undertook extensive land reclamation efforts to drain and reclaim land from the sea, creating polders (land reclaimed from bodies of water) and dikes to protect against flooding.

As a result of these efforts, much of the original geography of Zealand changed dramatically. The region was transformed from a collection of islands and marshy areas into a more contiguous landmass. Cities like Middelburg and Vlissingen, which were once coastal towns on separate islands, became part of the larger, reclaimed landmass.

Today, Zealand is a province of the Netherlands known for its picturesque landscapes, including polders, dikes, and a network of rivers and canals. It is also a popular tourist destination.

The name “Zealand” is also associated with New Zealand, which was named after the Dutch province by the explorer Abel Tasman in the 17th century when he discovered the land. New Zealand is located in the southwestern Pacific Ocean and is entirely unrelated to the original Zealand in the Netherlands.

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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 type on a keyboard.

“QWERTY Dancing”…

If anyone has any decent fish puns, please let minnow…

A limbo champion walks into a bar.

He was disqualified.

How do you know when you have run out of invisible ink?

Little Johnny’s teacher asks him to make a sentence using the following words: defeat, deduct, defense, and detail.

Little Johnny says, “De feet of de duck went over de fence before de tail.”

A giraffe walks into a bar and lies down.

A man walks in and says “Why is that lying there?”

The bartender says “That’s not a lion, it’s a giraffe.”

What do you call a man with no shins?

Tony.

My son might not be the best roofer in the world.

But he is up there.

My son told me he just watched a guy do 100 straight push-ups, and asked me if I could do that.

“Sure, son,” I said. “Heck, I could probably watch a guy do 500 straight push-ups.”

Did you hear about the boy who was impaled by a trampoline spring?

He’s hurt but will bounce back.

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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, clean living conditions, and regular veterinary care, can actually contribute to producing high-quality milk. Healthy and well-cared-for cows are more likely to produce fresh and nutritious milk.

Spoiled milk typically results from bacterial contamination or improper storage of milk, rather than from the treatment of the cow itself. Proper milking practices, hygiene, and refrigeration are essential for preventing milk from spoiling.

It’s difficult to determine the single “most pampered cow” in history, as there have been many cows that have received special treatment and attention for various reasons. Cows have been celebrated and pampered for their contributions to agriculture, their unique qualities, or simply as part of cultural or promotional events.

One famous example is “Pauline Wayne,” a cow belonging to President William Howard Taft during his time in the White House (1909-1913). Pauline Wayne was known for her luxurious living conditions and the high-quality care she received, including being provided with a personal groomer and having her own stall in the White House. She was often used to supply the White House with fresh milk and dairy products.

There have been other notable cows in history, such as prize-winning dairy cattle at agricultural fairs, cows owned by celebrities, or cows featured in advertising campaigns. These cows have received special attention and care due to their unique status or contributions to various industries.

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This Day in History: September 24th

Here are ten interesting historical events that took place on September 24th:

  1. 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.
  2. 1789: The United States Congress passed the Judiciary Act of 1789, which established the federal judiciary system, including the Supreme Court.
  3. 1869: “Black Friday” occurred when a financial panic caused the collapse of the U.S. gold market, leading to a severe economic crisis known as the Panic of 1869.
  4. 1934: Babe Ruth played his last game as a New York Yankee. He was later traded to the Boston Braves.
  5. 1948: The Honda Motor Co., Ltd. was founded by Soichiro Honda in Japan. It would go on to become one of the world’s largest and most renowned automobile manufacturers.
  6. 1950: The Forest Research Institute Malaysia (FRIM) was officially established, contributing to the study and conservation of Malaysia’s tropical rainforests.
  7. 1960: The USS Enterprise, the world’s first nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, was launched.
  8. 1990: The Goodfellas, a prominent Irish gang in Boston, Massachusetts, was virtually dismantled when several of its leaders were arrested.
  9. 2007: The Phoenix spacecraft was launched by NASA on a mission to explore the northern polar region of Mars.
  10. 2014: The Mars Atmosphere and Volatile Evolution (MAVEN) spacecraft successfully entered orbit around Mars to study its upper atmosphere.

These events span a wide range of historical and cultural significance, from early American government to space exploration and beyond.

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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.

I walked up to the dude and punched him in the nose.

No one does that to a girl, not on my watch.

What has five toes but isn’t your foot?

My foot.

Did you know that a piranha can devour a small child down to the bone in less than 30 seconds?

Anyways, I lost my job at the aquarium today…

Found a joke in the bin today.

It was rubbish.

I’ve just switched our gas and electricity to come from a supplier in Hawaii…

It’s Aloha tariff.

Jon Bon Jovi has started an extremely strict fruitarian diet.

He’s living on a pear.

Do you know anyone who drinks petrol?

My mate Gerry can.

For her birthday, I got my wife an alarm clock that swears at her instead of beeping.

She’s in for a rude awakening…

Lance is an uncommon name these days, however, in medieval times people were named Lance a lot…

Just mentioned to the missus that I’ve always had a bit of a thing for Beyoncé.

“Whatever floats your boat”. She said.

“No” I said, “that’s buoyancy”

1,
2,
3,
4,
5..
Once I caught a fish alive…

6,
7,
8,
9,
10..
Just been banned from Sea World again.

The inventor of hard boiled eggs wrapped in sausage meat has just died.

RIP Scott Chegg.

I finally quit drinking for good.

Now I drink for evil.

I don’t hold grudges, my father did and I always hated him for it.

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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, ‘Alpaca my bags.’

Has anyone else ever used WD40 to get rid of mice?

It doesn’t work, but it stops them squeaking…

I wouldn’t touch the metric system with a 3.048m pole!

I used to be schizophrenic, but we’re all right now.

Q: Why did the parrot wear a raincoat?.

A: He wanted to be a polyunsaturated!

I used to drink all brands of beer.

Now, I am older Budweiser!

My mate just phoned me to tell me he had changed his name by deed poll to spinal column.

“Can I call you back?” I asked.

What do you call a hippo without a butt?

A hippo-bottomless.

My aunt’s star sign was cancer, so it’s pretty ironic how she died …

She was eaten by a giant crab.

I asked Sinead O’Connor which evergreen conifer tree she would recommend.

She said nothing compares to yew…

I just got goosebumps…

I told some geese it was my birthday.

The word ‘nothing’ is a palindrome.

‘Nothing’ backwards is ‘gnihton’.

Which also means nothing.

I’ve just realised why Spain are so good at soccer…

No-one expects the Spanish in position.

How many introverts does it take to change a light bulb?

Why does it have to be a group activity?

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