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Today’s Quotes
Today’s Memes
Thoughts for the day
Another nice summer day, just a tad windy. We need moisture!
Yesterday I got a hankering for a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and a small
fry for dinner. I haven’t been to a fast-food place for a very long time. I was
surprised when the bill for those two items was $13.75. I still remember when
such an order would have been about 2 bucks.
The Corporation for Public Broadcasting is shutting down. This is not a
good sign for unbiased programming.
The Dragon Bravo fire is not a ‘megafire’. It covers 164 sq. miles and
creates its own weather. Devastating.
Firing the Bureau of Labor Statistics messenger with 20+ years’
experience, does not change any statistics. It is simply the move of a dictator.
Myths from Medieval Times
People Were Not Dirty All The Time ©Hulton Archive/Getty Images
Contrary
to popular belief, people in the Middle Ages were not constantly living in
filth. According to the Ancient History Encyclopedia, at least 80% of people
bathed daily during that period. Water from lakes and rivers was available in
most cities.
Hot
baths, however, were seen as a luxury. Evidence suggests that people spent a
lot of money on scented oils and wood-ash soap. Medieval doctors also
recommended bathing because they knew that they could prevent disease. Although
Medieval people were less clean than we are today, they were not dirty all the
time.
Literary Legends…
Ray Bradbury
Ray Bradbury’s imaginative storytelling
redefined the possibilities of science fiction, blending visionary ideas with
keen social commentary. Classics like Fahrenheit 451 and The
Martian Chronicles explore themes of censorship, technology, and human
connection, captivating readers of all ages. Bradbury’s inventive style and
thought-provoking narratives have had a profound influence on literature and
pop culture. His enduring impact is celebrated and studied by the Ray
Bradbury Center.
Random Thoughts…
The only letter not appearing on the Periodic Table is the letter “J”.
When we say something is “just a cry for help”, it’s usually to explain why we won’t be offering any.
A group of Ferrets is called a Business or Cast.
Pixar’s “UP” was the first-ever animated film or 3D film to open the Cannes Film Festival.
The lifespan of a taste bud is about ten days. #snapplefacts
Historic Events
Birthdays
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85 – Jimmie Nicol, English drummer 66 – John C. McGinley, American actor 46 – Evangeline Lilly, Canadian model, actress |
@94 – P. D. James (Phyllis Dorothy James White, Baroness
James of Holland Park ), English author (d. 2014) @80 – Gordon Scott, American actor (d. 2007) @78 – Dolores del Río, Mexican actress (d. 1983; liver failure) @70 – John T. Scopes, American educator (d. 1970; cancer) @50 – Syreeta Wright, American singer-songwriter (d. 2004; heart failure) @50 – Marilyn Maxwell, American actress, singer (d. 1972;
heart attack) @50 – Charlie Shavers, American trumpet player (d. 1971; throat cancer) @44 – Ernie Pyle, American soldier, journalist (d. 1945; killed in action) |
…The End for today…
