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

Do you agree? Would you add to, subtract, or substitute any of the above? If so I’ll be happy to read your comments below.

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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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Thought of the Day: Crime

We will never be able to hear about the perfect crime.

The paradox that we will never be able to hear about the perfect crime is based on the assumption that if a crime is truly perfect, it will never be detected or solved. If no one knows about the crime, then there will be no reports or evidence of it to be heard or discovered.

This paradox arises because the very act of committing a crime creates evidence and witnesses that can be used to investigate and solve the crime. In other words, the more perfect the crime, the less likely it is that anyone will know about it, including the perpetrator themselves.

Furthermore, even if someone did manage to commit the perfect crime, they would not be able to share the details of their success with anyone else without risking being caught. This means that even if the perfect crime were committed, we would likely never hear about it.

Therefore, the paradox is that we can never know for sure if the perfect crime has been committed because if it was truly perfect, no one would ever find out about it.

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This Day in History: March 17th

Here are 10 significant things that happened on March 17th throughout history:

  1. 1860 – The First Taranaki War begins in New Zealand between Māori and British colonial forces.
  2. 180 – Marcus Aurelius dies, ending the Pax Romana.
  3. 461 – Bishop Patrick (St. Patrick) died in Ireland.
  4. 1762 – The first St. Patrick’s Day parade is held in New York City by Irish soldiers serving in the British army.
  5. 1861 – The Kingdom of Italy is proclaimed with Victor Emmanuel II as its king.
  6. 1905 – Eleanor Roosevelt marries Franklin D. Roosevelt in New York City.
  7. 1941 – The National Gallery of Art opens in Washington, D.C.
  8. 1958 – The United States launches the Vanguard 1 satellite.
  9. 1969 – Golda Meir becomes the first female Prime Minister of Israel.
  10. 1992 – White South Africans vote overwhelmingly in favor of ending apartheid and establishing a new multi-racial democracy.

It is traditionally believed that Saint Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland, died on March 17, 461 in Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland. Saint Patrick is credited with bringing Christianity to Ireland and is known for using the shamrock to explain the concept of the Holy Trinity. He is also associated with driving the snakes out of Ireland, although this is likely a metaphor for his efforts to convert the Irish people away from their pagan beliefs. Saint Patrick is widely venerated in Ireland and is celebrated on March 17th as Saint Patrick’s Day, a cultural and religious holiday.

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This Day in History: March 16th

Here are ten significant events that happened on March 16 throughout history:

  1. 37 AD – Tiberius, the Roman Emperor, dies, and is succeeded by his nephew Caligula.
  2. 1521 – Portuguese navigator Ferdinand Magellan reaches the Philippines, becoming the first European to reach the islands.
  3. 1660 – The Long Parliament of England is dissolved, ending the Commonwealth period and restoring the monarchy under Charles II.
  4. 1850 – Nathaniel Hawthorne’s novel “The Scarlet Letter” is published in the United States.
  5. 1926 – Physicist Robert Goddard launches the first liquid-fueled rocket in Auburn, Massachusetts.
  6. 1935 – Adolf Hitler orders Germany to rearm, in violation of the Treaty of Versailles.
  7. 1968 – The My Lai Massacre takes place in Vietnam, where American soldiers kill between 350 and 500 unarmed civilians, including women and children.
  8. 1978 – Italy’s former Prime Minister Aldo Moro is kidnapped by the Red Brigades, a left-wing militant group.
  9. 1995 – Mississippi ratifies the 13th Amendment, becoming the last state to approve the abolition of slavery, 130 years after it was passed by Congress.
  10. 2014 – Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 disappears with 239 people on board, and its fate remains unknown to this day.

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