ON THIS DAY
On this date in 1484, the Pope set down severe penalties against German witches and magicians... but only for a spell.
It was on this date in 1776 that the first college fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
And after 1700 years of retirement, the toga made a comeback.
Their motto: "Gonna party like its 1799!"
Few know that Phi Beta Kappa is Latin for "Betsy Ross is Hot!"
In 1848, President James Polk announced to Congress that gold had been discovered in California. Congress immediately wanted to appropriate enough whiskey for all the prospectors, but that would have been contributing to the delinquency of miners.
On this date in 1876, Daniel C. Stillson patented the pipe wrench.
Probably would have helped if they weren't all number 8, but it was the coach's lucky number.
Up until then, the referee had to say things like, "Holding on... uh, that guy!"
It beat the heck out of the lettering system.
On this date in 1974, the Seattle Seahawks franchise came into existence. As loud as things are there, their hearing is already shot.
TODAY IS
Happy Cinco de Decembero!
Frankie Muniz who used to be "Malcolm in the Middle" turns 32 today. He's closing in on Malcolm in the Middle Aged.
Margaret Cho turns 49. She is the first person to prove that comedians don't have to be funny.
Jack Russell of the group Great White turns 57 today. He's so good, they named a breed of dog after him.
Jim Messina turns the big 7-0 today. His name has more meaning when you put "Loggins and" in front of it.
Opera singer Jose Carreras turns 71 today... although, I know, a lot of you could Carreras.
Good golly, Miss Molly -- Little Richard turns 85 today!
Bathtub Fun Day -- Time to Breakout The Mister Bubble and Rubber Ducky!
It was on this date in 1776 that the first college fraternity, Phi Beta Kappa, was organized at the College of William and Mary in Williamsburg, VA.
And after 1700 years of retirement, the toga made a comeback.
Their motto: "Gonna party like its 1799!"
Few know that Phi Beta Kappa is Latin for "Betsy Ross is Hot!"
In 1848, President James Polk announced to Congress that gold had been discovered in California. Congress immediately wanted to appropriate enough whiskey for all the prospectors, but that would have been contributing to the delinquency of miners.
On this date in 1876, Daniel C. Stillson patented the pipe wrench.
- It was tight. Or, if it wasn't, it soon would be.
- Of course, the first words out of the clerk at the patent office was, "For God's sake, can you pull up your pants!"
- Until that time, there was one less weapon in the game of "Clue."
- Ironically, that very same year, someone trademarked the butt crack.
- For those who liked to smoke while fixing the plumbing.
Probably would have helped if they weren't all number 8, but it was the coach's lucky number.
Up until then, the referee had to say things like, "Holding on... uh, that guy!"
It beat the heck out of the lettering system.
On this date in 1974, the Seattle Seahawks franchise came into existence. As loud as things are there, their hearing is already shot.
TODAY IS
Happy Cinco de Decembero!
Frankie Muniz who used to be "Malcolm in the Middle" turns 32 today. He's closing in on Malcolm in the Middle Aged.
Margaret Cho turns 49. She is the first person to prove that comedians don't have to be funny.
Jack Russell of the group Great White turns 57 today. He's so good, they named a breed of dog after him.
Jim Messina turns the big 7-0 today. His name has more meaning when you put "Loggins and" in front of it.
Opera singer Jose Carreras turns 71 today... although, I know, a lot of you could Carreras.
Good golly, Miss Molly -- Little Richard turns 85 today!
Bathtub Fun Day -- Time to Breakout The Mister Bubble and Rubber Ducky!
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