MRE & Wise Words with CMSgt Leible

ON THIS DAY

It was on this date in 1782 that Britain officially recognized the United States and won $10,000 on the old "What's My Line" show.

In 1839, the first Opium War between China and Britain erupted. That's where the phrase was coined, "Don't shoot until you see the reds of their eyes!"

On this date in 1896, Idaho gave women the right to vote. Both of them.

In 1900, the very first Auto Show was held in New York City. The biggest problem in previous years was simply that there were no autos to show.

On this date in 1917, first class postage went up to three cents. Boy, just think if you had bought some forever stamps back then. These days, that doesn't even cover the tip.

In 1952, Charles Birdseye introduced frozen peas.

• Finally, a vegetable that could double as an ice pack!
• By giving each of the peas men's names, he was able to sing, "Freeze a jolly good fellow."
• The fact that no one had ever thought of just sticking peas in a freezer before then is simply amazing.
• Hard to believe it took that long to develop frozen food, especially in places like Russia.

The very first coast-to-coast color TV broadcast took place on this date in 1953. Unfortunately, NBC chose to show a documentary on zebras and penguins in the Antarctic.

On this date in 1956, "The Wizard of Oz" was shown on TV for the very first time. To be honest, people weren't as impressed when it went from black and white to color.

It's Election Day!

It's Godzilla's 61st birthday.

• He's the one creature over 60 not bothered with AARP junk mail.
• His birthdays are always tough. The last time he tried to blow out the candles on his cake, three cities went up in flames.
• As a special treat, he plans to go downtown and terrorize the local AARP office.

The only conservative comedian to come out of "Saturday Night Live," Dennis Miller, celebrates his 62nd birthday today. All of the candles will be on the right side of his birthday cake.

Kathy Kinney from "The Drew Carey Show" turns 62 today. She was Mimi... where every day was Halloween. You know, you never see Mimi and Dennis Miller together at the same time... hmmmm.

Roseanne Barr turns 63 today.

• She's known by just her first name and drinks a lot at her last name.
• She started out as rather a whining comedian... but she's now got that refined to just complaining a lot.
• To think she was once married to Tom Arnold. What were either of them thinking?

Ken Berry from F-Troop, Mayberry RFD and Mama's Family, turns 82 today. The good news about his career -- he doesn't have any Emmy's to dust.

National Housewife's Day -- there's a lot of talk about housewives nowadays.

National Sandwich Day -- Yes, on this day way, way back in 1718, English explorer and diplomat John Montague (4th Earl of Sandwich) was born. The modern sandwich (meat between 2 slices of bread) is named after him.

The Right Sandwich Can Solve All Your Problems!
Sandwiches aren't just for lunch anymore. In fact, a new study says a variety of the tasty concoctions are the cure for what ails you. "You can target particular problems with the right combination of ingredients," says Detroit dietician Marcia Grapley. "Whether you want to cut calories or stop a migraine, your choice of sandwich fixings can help achieve your goal while pleasing your taste buds." "But there is one rule you must follow -- no white bread. It's high in sugar and doesn't have the amount of fiber you find in other breads such as wheat, rye or pumpernickel."

• Grapley suggests tuna salad on rye with low-fat mayo and lettuce and tomato can decrease the frequency and intensity of migraine headaches. "Insomnia is not a problem most of us would think could be helped by a sandwich, but we'd be wrong," says Grapley. "In fact, a slice turkey and cream cheese is guaranteed to help you get the shut-eye you crave.

• If you suffer from a lack of energy and worry about bone density, pump up the volume with a roast beef and Swiss cheese on rye with mustard. The meat is high in protein while the cheese is filled with calcium -- a one, two punch that's hard to beat.

• You can rev up your love life with a surefire combination of honey, figs, ricotta cheese and orange slices on wheat bread.

• Watching your weight and cholesterol levels? Slap together a tasty broiled veggie burger topped with salsa. "One of my favorite combinations for people who want to up their potassium intake is an avocado and roast chicken sandwich," says Grapley. "Chicken is also chocked full of niacin, which boosts your metabolism.

• Researchers discovered another winning sandwich is sliced apple and peanut butter. Down one of these before you work out. You can even eat your way out of a hangover by eating a toasted chocolate and banana sandwich.