Advice of the Day: Dustbusters

Never hold a Dustbuster and a cat at the same time.

You should never hold a Dustbuster and a cat at the same time because it can be dangerous for both you and the cat. The suction power of a Dustbuster can be strong enough to harm a cat, causing injury or discomfort. In addition, the noise and vibration of the Dustbuster can startle the cat, causing it to become scared or aggressive. This can result in the cat scratching or biting you, or trying to run away, which can also cause injury to the cat or damage to your surroundings. It’s important to keep your pets safe by avoiding situations that could harm them and to use cleaning tools responsibly and appropriately.

The Dustbuster is a handheld vacuum cleaner designed for quick and easy cleanups. It was invented in 1979 by Black & Decker, a Maryland-based company that specializes in power tools and home improvement products.

The inspiration for the Dustbuster came from a NASA engineer named Carroll Gantz, who was asked by Black & Decker to design a portable, battery-operated vacuum cleaner. Gantz had previously worked on designing a battery-powered drill for NASA’s Apollo moon landing program, which gave him the expertise to design a small, lightweight vacuum cleaner.

The first Dustbuster was released in 1979 and quickly became a popular household item. The original Dustbuster was designed with a rechargeable battery, which made it convenient and easy to use. Over the years, Black & Decker has continued to innovate and improve the design of the Dustbuster, adding features such as a detachable hose and improved battery life.

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This Day in History: March 28th

Here are 10 significant events that occurred on this day in history:

  1. 1930 – Constantinople is officially renamed Istanbul in Turkey.
  2. 1942 – British naval forces raid the Nazi-occupied French port of Saint-Nazaire.
  3. 1968 – American singer and civil rights activist Martin Luther King Jr. leads a march in Memphis, Tennessee, where he delivers his famous “I’ve Been to the Mountaintop” speech.
  4. 1979 – A partial meltdown occurs at the Three Mile Island nuclear power plant in Pennsylvania, USA.
  5. 1990 – Former US President Ronald Reagan makes his first public speech since leaving office, addressing a rally in support of Republican candidates in Beverly Hills, California.
  6. 1994 – The first successful test of the MIRV missile system is conducted by the US military.
  7. 1999 – The Dow Jones Industrial Average closes above 10,000 for the first time in history.
  8. 2002 – Israel begins its Operation Defensive Shield military campaign in the West Bank, targeting Palestinian militant groups.
  9. 2005 – The 2005 Sumatra earthquake, measuring 8.7 on the Richter scale, strikes off the coast of Indonesia, triggering a tsunami that kills over 1,000 people.
  10. 2017 – The United Kingdom formally triggers Article 50, starting the process of leaving the European Union.

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The 10 best Dog Quotes of all time?

Here are my ten favourite quotes on dogs:

1. “The better I get to know men, the more I find myself loving dogs.” – Charles de Gaulle
2. “Dogs are not our whole life, but they make our lives whole.” – Roger Caras
3. “A dog is the only thing on earth that loves you more than he loves himself.” – Josh Billings
4. “The world would be a nicer place if everyone had the ability to love as unconditionally as a dog.” – M.K. Clinton
5. “The greatest pleasure of a dog is that you may make a fool of yourself with him, and not only will he not scold you, but he will make a fool of himself too.” – Samuel Butler
6. “If there are no dogs in Heaven, then when I die, I want to go where they went.” – Will Rogers
7. “Dogs do speak, but only to those who know how to listen.” – Orhan Pamuk
8. “Dogs are wise. They crawl away into a quiet corner and lick their wounds and do not rejoin the world until they are whole once more.” – Agatha Christie
9. “The only creatures that are evolved enough to convey pure love are dogs and infants.” – Johnny Depp
10. “The bond with a true dog is as lasting as the ties of this earth will ever be.” – Konrad Lorenz

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This Day in History: March 27th

Here are ten significant things that happened on this day in history, March 27th:

  1. 1306 – Robert the Bruce was crowned King of Scots at Scone Palace, Scotland.
  2. 1794 – The United States Congress passed the Naval Act, which authorized the construction of six frigates, marking the birth of the United States Navy.
  3. 1836 – The siege of the Alamo in Texas ended after a 13-day battle, with all of the Texan defenders being killed by the Mexican army.
  4. 1854 – Britain and France declared war on Russia, beginning the Crimean War.
  5. 1912 – The first cherry blossom trees were planted in Washington, D.C. as a gift from Japan.
  6. 1964 – The largest earthquake ever recorded in North America, measuring 9.2 on the Richter scale, struck Alaska, killing over 100 people.
  7. 1977 – Two Boeing 747 passenger jets collided on a runway at Tenerife’s Los Rodeos Airport in the Canary Islands, resulting in 583 fatalities, making it the deadliest aviation accident in history.
  8. 1998 – The Food and Drug Administration approved Viagra, the first pill to treat erectile dysfunction, revolutionizing the treatment of male impotence.
  9. 2014 – The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution declaring Crimea’s secession from Ukraine and annexation by Russia invalid.
  10. 2019 – The United Kingdom Parliament voted to take control of the Brexit process from Prime Minister Theresa May, in a series of indicative votes on alternative Brexit plans.

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The Sage and the Lightning

Once there was a wise old Sage
Whose knowledge filled the page
He roamed the earth, far and wide
His words of wisdom, never denied



One stormy night, he stood so still
With hands outstretched, atop a hill
He caught the lightning from the sky
Its power, he harnessed with a sigh



With his mind so sharp, and heart so true
He knew just what to do
The lightning’s energy he would store
And wisdom it became, for ever more



From that day on, he shone so bright
And all who saw him, felt the light
The lightning’s power, he would claim
And wisdom he’d impart, to all the same



So let us learn from this wise Sage
His knowledge will help us turn the page
With heart so pure, and mind so clear
His lessons now we all can cheer.

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Joke of the Day: Hands

Why shouldn’t you shake hands with Tigger?

Because he plays with Pooh.

My Mum’s sister keeps taking the law into her own hands…

She’s a vigilauntie.

I recently went to a seance hosted by Neil Diamond…

Hands, touching hands, reaching out…

6.30 is the best time on a clock.

Hands down.

I’m glad I know sign language, it’s pretty handy.

I was once abducted by aliens.

They made me wash my hands, blow my nose, clean my room, and eat my vegetables…

Turns out I was on the mothership.

They say that being a hostage is hard and mentally draining but…

I reckon I could do it with my hands tied behind my back.

My Grandad was a bit of a hoarder.

He never liked to throw anything away.

He died in the war holding a hand grenade.

When I told my wife I had been seeing her sister you could hear a pin drop.

Then I saw the grenade in her hand!

I just sold all my glove puppets.

A collector phoned and offered me £200 to take them off my hands…

How many bones are in your hand?

About a handful.

Ticket inspectors; you’ve got to hand it to them.

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Thought of the Day: The Dark


We aren’t scared of the dark, we are scared of what’s in the dark.

People may be scared of the dark for various reasons, including evolutionary, psychological, and cultural factors.

From an evolutionary perspective, humans evolved to be diurnal creatures, meaning that we are active during the day and rest during the night. The dark may have been associated with danger and potential predators that could harm early humans, making it natural for us to be wary and cautious in the absence of light.

Psychologically, the fear of the dark may stem from a lack of control or knowledge about what is in the environment. When we can’t see our surroundings clearly, we may feel vulnerable and helpless, which can trigger anxiety and fear.

Cultural factors may also play a role in shaping our fear of the dark. In many cultures, darkness is associated with death, evil spirits, and other supernatural entities that can be harmful or malevolent. Such beliefs and stories may have been passed down through generations, leading to a cultural association between darkness and fear.

It’s worth noting that not all people are scared of the dark, and some may even find comfort in it. Fear of the dark can be overcome with exposure therapy, cognitive-behavioral therapy, or other psychological interventions.

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This Day in History: March 25th

Here is a list of 10 significant events that occurred on March 25th in history:

  1. 421 – Venice is founded on the northeastern coast of Italy.
  2. 1306 – Robert the Bruce becomes the King of Scotland.
  3. 1634 – The first settlers arrive in Maryland in the United States, which becomes the fourth English colony in North America.
  4. 1807 – The British Parliament abolishes the slave trade throughout the British Empire.
  5. 1911 – The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire in New York City kills 146 garment workers.
  6. 1949 – The treaty establishing the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) is signed by the United States and 11 other countries.
  7. 1965 – The first United States combat troops arrive in Vietnam.
  8. 1975 – King Faisal of Saudi Arabia is assassinated by his nephew.
  9. 1988 – The Candle Demonstration in Seoul, South Korea, is held to protest against the authoritarian government, leading to the beginning of the end of military rule in the country.
  10. 2014 – The World Health Organization reports that the Ebola virus has killed over 60 people in Guinea, marking the beginning of the worst Ebola outbreak in history.

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Top 10 Quotes on Guilt?

Here are my top 10 quotes on guilt:

1. “Guilt is perhaps the most painful companion of death.” – Coco Chanel
2. “Guilt is anger directed at ourselves – at what we did or did not do.” – Peter McWilliams
3. “Guilt is a useless emotion. It never makes anyone feel better.” – Maya Angelou
4. “Guilt is to the spirit what pain is to the body.” – Elder David A. Bednar
5. “Guilt is a rope that wears thin.” – Ayn Rand
6. “Guilt is the price we pay willingly for doing what we are going to do anyway.” – Isabelle Holland
7. “Guilt is the source of sorrow, ’tis the fiend, the avenging fiend, that follows us behind with whips and stings.” – Nicholas Rowe
8. “Guilt is the teacher, love is the lesson.” – Brian Weiss
9. “Guilt is the hilt of the knife that we use on ourselves, and love is often the blade, but both are instruments of self-harm.” – Kameron Hurley
10. “Guilt is a very important emotion. It tells us when we’ve done something wrong. But, like all emotions, it has to be kept in check.” – Abigail Disney

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This Day in History: March 23rd

Here are 10 significant things tha t happened on this day in history…

1. 1775: Patrick Henry delivered his famous speech with the quote “Give me liberty or give me death!” at St. John’s Church in Richmond, Virginia.
2. 1801: Tsar Paul I of Russia is murdered in his bedroom by a group of conspirators led by General Bennigsen.
3. 1903: The Wright Brothers apply for a patent for their invention of the airplane.
4. 1919: Benito Mussolini founded the Fasci di Combattimento in Milan, Italy, which later evolved into the National Fascist Party.
5. 1933: The German Reichstag passed the Enabling Act, giving Adolf Hitler and his government sweeping powers and effectively making him a dictator.
6. 1956: Pakistan became the first Islamic republic in the world.
7. 1983: President Ronald Reagan introduced the Strategic Defense Initiative (SDI), a proposed space-based missile defense system that became known as “Star Wars.”
8. 1994: Aeroflot Flight 593 crashed into a hillside in Siberia, killing all 75 people on board after the pilot allowed his teenage son to take the controls.
9. 2010: President Barack Obama signed the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, into law.
10. 2019: The European Union agreed to delay Brexit until April 12th, 2019, in order to give the UK more time to agree on a withdrawal deal.

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