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THANKSGIVING TRIVIA

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DISTURBING THINGS OVERHEARD AT A TOPLESS COFFEE SHOP

"Cream? You wouldn't dare!" "This is the breast coffee I ever had!" "Yes, one lump" "No, I didn't notice the color of her eyes, either" "She reminds me of your mother"

HEADLINE TRUTH OR TRASH

"Turkeys Have A Language Of Their Own!" Trash! Unless you include delicious. "Yams Can Make You Sneeze!" Trash! Only if you sniff them instead of eat them. "NFL Player Gets Death Threats After He Fumbles!" Truth! Marquez Valdes-Scantling of the Green Bay Packers fumbled the ball in overtime Sunday, leading to a Packers loss to Indianapolis. So fans threatened to kill him. Valdes-Scantling tweeted: "(Y)ou people need help. It's actually sick. I'm good. My team got my back." "NordPass Ranks 123456 as World's Worst Password!" Truth! Yep, and No. 2 is 123456789. Come on people. Do better! "Hottest Thanksgiving Gift This Year-Elastic Waist Belts!" Trash! Come on, that's what I love about Thanksgiving-no presents! "South Korea Debuts AI News Anchor!" Truth! It was modeled after a popular news anchor and was so realistic they say it kind of freaked people out! "Aliens Plan Thanksgiving Day Invasion!&quo

Music Calendar...

In 1911 "Down By The Old Mill Stream" by Author Clough & Brunswick Quartet is #1 on the charts. In 1949 Tap dancing great Bill "Bojangles" Robinson, the inspiration for the Nitty Gritty Dirt Band's "Mr. Bojangles," dies at age 71. In 1954 Miles Davis begins his first recording session. In 1957 Gene Vincent & the Blue Caps appear on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1957 "Oh, Boy!" by Buddy Holly and "Great Balls Of Fire" by Jerry Lee Lewis both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1961 The Everly Brothers are inducted into the U.S. Marine CorpsReserve, reporting to Camp Pendleton for duty. In 1964 Manfred Mann and the Everly Brothers appear on TV's "Shindig." In 1964 The Zombies record "Tell Her No." In 1965 Harrods in London opens after hours to allow the Beatles to shop for Christmas. In 1966 The Jimi Hendrix Experience makes its London performing debut at the Bag O' Nails Club. In 1967 "Ince

Today In History..

In 1758 In the French and Indian Wars, the British capture Fort Duquesne at what is now Pittsburgh. In 1783 The British evacuate New York, their last military position in the U.S. during the Revolutionary War. In 1884 John B. Meyenberg of St. Louis, Missouri, patents evaporated milk. In 1885 U.S. Vice President Thomas A. Hendricks dies at age 66, eight months after taking office. In 1920 WTAW in College Station, TX, broadcasts the first play-by-play description of a football game, between the University of Texas and Texas A&M. In 1922 The entrance of King Tut's tomb is discovered. In 1933 The first Soviet liquid rocket attains an altitude of 261 feet. In 1944 Baseball Commissioner Judge Kenesaw Mountain Landis dies at age 78. In 1952 Agatha Christie's "Mouse Trap" opens in London. In 1957 President Dwight D. Eisenhower suffers a slight stroke. In 1960 The first atomic reactor for research and development is operational in Richland, Washington. In 1963 The body of

Born On This Day...

In 1712 Educator, Charles-Michel Epee (one-hand sign alphabet for deaf) In 1835 Steel industrialist, Andrew Carnegie (founded Carnegie Hall) In 1844 Inventor, Carl Friedrich Benz (first internal combustion car) In 1846 Social reformer, Carry Amelia Moore Nation In 1881 Pope, John XXIII (261st pope, 1958-63) In 1896 Composer/author/journalist, Virgil Thomson In 1910 Alto-sax/clarinetist, Willie Smith (Duke Ellington) [d: 3-7-67] In 1914 Baseball Hall of Famer, Joe DiMaggio (Yankees) [d: 3-8-99] In 1919 Actor, Steve Brodie (Life & Legend of Wyatt Earp) [d: 1-9-92] In 1920 Actor, Ricardo Montalban (Fantasy Island, Wrath of Kahn) [d: 1-14-09] In 1922 Actress, Shelagh Fraser (Aunt Beru Lars-Star Wars) [d: 9-14-00] In 1924 Jazz performer, Paul Desmond (Dave Brubeck Quartet) [d: 5-30-77] In 1925 Actor, Jeffrey Hunter (Christopher Pike-Star Trek) [d: 5-27-69] In 1928 Jazz singer, Etta Jones [d: 10-16-01] In 1929 Actor, Jack Hogan (Kirby-Combat, Sgt. Jerry Miller-Adam 12) (91) In 1931 Trump

Your Best Black Friday Deals

  It's Thanksgiving week and the big day is approaching. Forget the turkey, dressing and cranberry sauce - we're talking Black Friday baby! Even in the crazy year of 2020 with all the social distancing restrictions and problems, Black Friday will be here all the same and the folks at WalletHub put together a list of the best deals out there. Here are some of their findings: JCPenney, Macy's and Kohl's are 2020's Best Places to Shop on Black Friday, offering an average discount of at least 52%. Nearly 11% of items at major retailers will be more expensive on Black Friday than their current Amazon.com prices. Consumer packaged goods will offer the most value on Black Friday 2020 relative to their current prices, while computers and phones are expected to have the least rewarding deals. Nearly 1 in 3 consumers are forgoing holiday gifts this year due to COVID-19, according to WalletHub's 2020 Coronavirus and Holiday Shopping Survey. Starbucks, Target and Fandango t

One Third of Us Say a Traditional Thanksgiving Gathering is Worth the Risk!

According to a new poll one-third of parents believe the benefits of gathering the family together for Thanksgiving is worth the risk of catching or spreading Covid-19! That's despite the fact that nine out of 10 parents said grandparents -- one of the highest-risk groups for severe infections -- were typically at their Thanksgiving gathering. Polling results were based on responses from nearly 1,500 nationally representative parents with at least one child age 12 or under. "We all know that large public gatherings carry great risks of spreading COVID-19. But small and casual social gatherings where people feel most 'safe' are also part of what has been fueling transmission," said Sarah Clark, co-director of the C.S. Mott Children's Hospital National Poll on Children's Health at Michigan Medicine. Over half of parents felt it was "very important" that children were allowed to see extended family and share in family holiday traditions, and said th

Try to Not Kill Anybody Thursday!

Thanksgiving is almost here and remember, along with trying not to give anyone the coronavirus, the number one most important thing about Thursday is that you don't poison any of your guests! However you celebrate, the USDA has these five handy tips for how to avoid food-poisoning for everyone: Never wash a turkey. We get it: Turkeys seem like something that might bear a rinse, and 68% of you do. What you're really doing is spreading bacteria in a three-foot radius. Just cook the turkey to temp and you'll be fine. Defrost the turkey in the fridge: And give it 24 hours for every 5 lbs of gobbler. You can also do it by submerging Tom in cold water (changing the water every half-hour), or in the microwave (see your owner's manual). Speaking of your fridge, use it: To store leftovers. Do not put them outside, no matter how cold it is. Speaking of leftovers, they're good for four days when stored in the aforementioned fridge: No, there is no two-week rule. Speaking of yo

BELIEVE IT OR DON'T!

The settlers at the first Thanksgiving were actually called Pilgrims. (Don't! They didn't even refer to themselves as Pilgrims, they called themselves "Saints".) It was three days of games, drinking, gambling and target shooting with English muskets. (Believe It! By the way, the shooting contest was a friendly warning to the Indians that the Pilgrims were prepared to defend themselves.) It took place in November. (Don't! It was some time between late September and the middle of October, after the harvest had been brought in.) The Pilgrims wore large hats with buckles on them. (Don't! Seems the 19th century artists who painted them that way did so because they associated black clothing and big buckles with being old-fashioned.) There was no turkey at the first Thanksgiving. (Believe It! They ate deer.) The Pilgrims skipped Thanksgiving the next year. (Believe It! The harvest was a flop in 1622, plus a whole bunch of new Pilgrims showed up, and had to be fed and

THE TWELVE DAYS OF THANKSGIVING

(or what seems like years) On the first day: We give thanks for the fresh turkey feast and its hot trimmings. On the second day: We bless the cold turkey sandwiches, sloshy cranberry sauce, and hard rolls. On the third day: We praise the turkey pie and vintage mixed veggies. On the fourth day: We thank the pilgrims for not serving bison that first time, or we'd be celebrating Thanksgiving in April. On the fifth day: We gobble up cubed bird casserole and pray for a glimpse of naked turkey carcass. On the sixth day: We show gratitude (sort of) to the creative cook who slings cashews at the turkey and calls it Oriental. On the seventh day: We forgive our forefathers and pass the turkey-nugget pizza. On the eighth day: The word "vegetarian" keeps popping into our heads. On the ninth day: We check our hair to make sure we're not beginning to sprout feathers. On the tenth day: We hope that the wing meat kabobs catch fire under the broiler. On the eleventh day: We smile over

THANKSGIVING PHRASES THAT COULD BE USED IN THE BEDROOM :)

Packin the puddin' Fluffing the stuffin' Creaming the corn Basting the Butterballs Whip the potatoes Riding the Mayflower Trimmin the turkey Glazin' the ham Snaping the Wishbone Sailin on the Santa Maria Candyin' the yams

Music Calendar...

In 1958 "Donna" by Richie Valens, "Lonely Teardrops" by Jackie Wilson and "16 Candles" by the Crests all enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1958 The Kingston Trio's self-titled debut LP is #1 on the U.S. albums chart. In 1965 The Young Rascals begin recording "Good Lovin'." In 1966 The Beatles begin recording sessions for "Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band," laying down tracks for "Strawberry Fields Forever" which doesn't make the album. In 1968 Dusty Springfield performs "Son Of A Preacher Man" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1969 The Rolling Stones' album "Let it Bleed," containing "You Can't Always Get What You Want" and "Honky Tonk Women," is certified gold. In 1972 Don Kirshner's "Rock Concert" premieres on ABC-TV with guests Alice Cooper, Chuck Berry, Poco and the Allman Brothers. In 1972 "Garden Party" by Rick Nelson is cert

Today In History...

In 1859 British naturalist Charles Darwin publishes "On The Origin of Species," a paper explaining his theory of evolution. In 1863 The Civil War battle for Lookout Mountain begins in Tennessee.Union forces succeeded in taking the mountain two days later. In 1871 The National Rifle Association (NRA) is incorporated. In 1874 A patent is granted to Joseph Glidden for barbed wire. In 1944 U.S. bombers stationed in Saipan attack Tokyo in the first land based raid on Japan's capital city during World War II. In 1947 A group of writers, producers and directors known as the "Hollywood Ten" are cited for contempt of Congress for refusing to answer questions on alleged Communist influence. In 1947 John Steinback's novel "The Pearl" is first published. In 1960 Wilt Chamberlain sets an NBA record when he pulls down 55 rebounds in one game. In 1963 In a scene captured live on network television, Dallas nightclub owner Jack Ruby shoots and kills Lee Harvey Oswa

Born On This Day...

In 1632 Philosopher, Baruch Spinoza In 1655 King Charles XI of Sweden In 1713 Missionary, Father Junipero Serra (Apostle of California) In 1713 Irish novelist, Laurence Sterne (Tristram Shandy) In 1784 Zachary Taylor, 12th U.S. president (1849-1850) In 1826 Italian author, Carlo Collodi (created Pinocchio) In 1853 Lawman/journalist, "Bat" Masterson (Ford County sheriff) In 1864 French painter, Henre de Toulouse-Lautrec In 1868 American composer, Scott Joplin (Ragtime music) In 1877 Alben W. Barkley, 35th U.S. vice-president (1949-53) In 1888 Author, Dale Carnegie (How to Win Friends and Influence People) In 1889 Actress, Cathleen Nesbitt (Agatha-The Farmer's Daughter) In 1911 Actor/singer, Kirby Grant (Sky King) [d: 10-30-85] In 1912 Director/writer, Garson Kanin (Born Yesterday) [d: 3-13-99] In 1913 Actress, Geraldine Fitzgerald (Wuthering Heights) [d: 6-17-05] In 1916 Writer, Forrest J. Ackerman (coined the term Sci-Fi) [d: 12-4-08] In 1917 Actor, Howard Duff (Flamingo

Music Calendar...

In 1929 Leo Reisman and his Orchestra record "Happy Days Are Here Again." In 1954 Gene Autry makes his first appearance at the Grand Ole Opry. In 1955 After promising to play "Sixteen Tons," Bo Diddley pulls a switch and plays "Bo Diddley" on the "Ed Sullivan Show." In 1955 RCA buys Elvis Presley's contract from Sun Records for $40,000. In 1959 Miles Davis and Gil Evans team in the studio to record their classic collaboration "Sketches of Spain." In 1961 Bob Dylan begins his first recording session for his self-titled debut album. In 1963 In Reading, England, 3000 copies of the new album "With TheBeatles" are stolen from a parked delivery van outside a record store. In 1964 For the second time in less than 4 months, the Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger is fined by an English court for various driving offenses. In 1965 "The Sounds Of Silence" by Simon & Garfunkel enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1965 "I He

Today In History...

In 1620 Susanna and William White's son Peregrine is born while the Mayflower is in the Massachusetts Bay, becoming the first child born of English parents in what's now known as New England. In 1789 New Jersey becomes the first state to ratify Bill of Rights. In 1820 A wounded, enraged whale rammed and sank the "Essex" inspiring Herman Melville to write "Moby Dick." In 1888 William Bundy invents the first timecard clock. In 1910 Revolution breaks out in Mexico, led by Francisco I. Madero. In 1914 The State Department begins requiring photographs for passports. In 1929 The radio program "The Goldbergs" debuts on NBC Blue Network. In 1931 The first commercial teletype service begins. In 1945 24 accused Nazi World War II criminals go on trial in Nuremberg, Germany. In 1947 Britain's future queen Princess Elizabeth marries Philip Mountbatten, the Duke of Edinburgh, in Westminster Abbey. In 1947 "Meet the Press" makes it's network TV

Born On This Day...

In 1602 German inventor, Otto von Guericke (air pump) In 1620 Peregrine White (first child born of English parents in NewEngland) In 1726 Judge Oliver Wolcott (signed of the Declaration of Independence) In 1752 English poet, Thomas Chatterton In 1761 Pope Pius VIII (253rd pope, 1829-30) In 1858 Swedish author, Selma Lagerlof In 1866 Judge, Kenesaw Mountain Landis (first commissioner of pro baseball) In 1869 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Clark Griffith (owned Senators, Twins) In 1871 Mathematician, William H. Kilpatrick (progressive education) In 1884 Social reformer, Norman Mattoon Thomas (help found ACLU) In 1886 Zoologist, Karl von Frisch (bee expert) (Nobel-1973) In 1889 American astronomer, Edwin Powell Hubble (discovered galaxies) In 1890 Actor, Robert Armstrong (King Kong) In 1891 Actor, Reginald Denny (Rebecca, Cat Ballou, Batman) In 1900 Cartoonist, Chester Gould (Dick Tracy) [d: 5-11-85] In 1907 Actress, Fran Allison (Kukla, Fran & Ollie) [d: 6-13-89] In 1908 Author/TV host, Ali

Music Calendar...

In 1943 Stan Kenton & his Orchestra record "Artistry in Rhythm." In 1948 "All I Want For Christmas (Is My Two Front Teeth)" by Spike Jones enters the U.S. charts. In 1954 Sammy Davis, Jr. is involved in a serious auto accident in San Bernardino, CA. 3 days later, Davis lost the sight in his left eye. In 1957 WCFL in Chicago is picketed by the local Elvis Presley fan club when it bans Presley's records. In 1964 Gary Lewis & the Playboys record "This Diamond Ring." In 1965 The Who's lead singer Roger Daltry walks out of a performance in London's Glad Rags Ball because of sound problems. In 1966 "That's Life" by Frank Sinatra and "(I Know) I'm Losing You" by the Temptations both enter the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1966 "You Keep Me Hangin' On" by the Supremes hits #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 2 weeks. In 1968 The Supremes play a royal command performance before QueenElizabeth II in

Today In History...

In 1493 Christopher Columbus discovers Puerto Rico. In 1620 The Mayflower pilgrims reach Cape Cod. In 1794 The U.S. and Britain sign the Jay Treaty resolving matters leftover from the Revolutionary War. In 1863 President Abraham Lincoln delivers the Gettysburg Address as he dedicated a national cemetery at the site of the Civil War battlefield in Pennsylvania. In 1887 American poet Emma Lazarus, who'd written "The New Colossus" to help raise money for the Statue of Liberty's pedestal, dies at age 38. In 1895 The pencil is invented. In 1919 The U.S. Senate rejects the Treaty of Versailles. In 1942 During World War II, Russian forces launch their winter offensive against the Germans along the Don front. In 1954 New Jersey's Garden State Parkway installed the first automatic toll collectors. In 1959 Ford Motor Company cancels production of the Edsel. In 1969 Apollo XII astronauts Charles Conrad and Alan Bean made man's second landing on the moon. In 1977 Egyptian

Born On This Day...

In 1600 Charles I, king of England (1625-49) In 1752 American soldier, George Rogers Clark In 1805 French diplomat, Ferdinand de Lesseps (built Suez Canal) In 1831 James A. Garfield, 20th U.S. president (March 4-Sept 19, 1881) In 1895 Actress, Mae Marsh (Birth of a Nation) In 1902 Actor, Trevor Bardette (Old Man Clanton-Wyatt Earp) [d: 11-28-77] In 1904 Actress, Nancy Carroll (Alice-The Aldrich Family) [d: 8-6-65] In 1905 Bandleader/songwriter, Tommy Dorsey [d: 11-26-56] In 1917 Indian Prime Minister, Indira Gandhi (1966-77, 80-84) [d: 10-31-84] In 1919 Announcer/TV host, George Fenneman (Dragnet) [d: 5-29-97] In 1919 Actor, Alan Young (Time Machine, Wilbur Post-Mr. Ed) [d: 5-20-16] In 1921 Baseball Hall-of-Famer, Roy Campanella (Dodgers) [d: 6-26-93] In 1926 Former U.S. ambassador, Jeane Kirkpatrick [d: 12-7-06] In 1933 TV/radio talk show host, Larry King (Larry King Live) (87) In 1934 Folk singer, Dave Guard (Kingston Trio) [d: 3-22-91] In 1935 G.E. chairman, John Francis Welch Jr. (

Today In History...

In 1820 Antarctica is discovered by U.S. Navy Captain Nathaniel B. Palmer. In 1865 Using the pen name "Mark Twain," Samuel L. Clemens publishes "The Celebrated Jumping Frog of Calaveras County" in the New York Saturday Press. In 1883 The U.S. and Canada adopt Standard Time Zones to avoid confusion across the continent. In 1886 Chester A. Arthur, the 21st U.S. president, dies at age 56. In 1902 Inspired by Teddy Roosevelt, Morris Michtom invents the Teddy Bear. In 1903 The U.S. and Panama sign the Hay-Bunau-Varilla Treaty giving the U.S. the rights to build the Panama Canal. In 1909 The U.S. invades Nicaragua and later overthrows President Zelaya. In 1913 Lincoln Deachey performs the first airplane loop-the-loop. In 1928 Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse debuts in "Steamboat Willie," the first sound-synchronized animated cartoon at the Colony Theatre in New York. In 1932 "Flowers and Trees" receives the first Academy Award for a cartoon. In 1942 &quo

Born On This Day...

In 1787 Civil rights leader, Sojourner Truth (women's and black's rights) In 1789 Louis-Jacques-Mande Daguerre, developed a method of photography In 1801 Businessman, John Butterfield (founded American Express) In 1832 Finnish explorer, Nils Nordenskjold (Northeast Passage) In 1836 Playwright/lyricist, Sir W.S. Gilbert (Gilbert and Sullivan) In 1836 Italian founder of criminology, Cesare Lombroso In 1874 Humorist/essayist, Clarence Day (Life With Father) In 1881 Hockey player, Percy Lesueur (invented large goalie glove) In 1889 Italian operatic soprano, Amelita Galli-Curci In 1897 Pianist/songwriter, Jules Buffano (Jimmy Durante Show) In 1899 Conductor, Eugene Ormandy (Philadelphia Orchestra) In 1901 Pollster, George H. Gallup (Gallup Poll) [d: 7-28-84] In 1906 Biochemist, George Wald (vitamin A in retina) [d: 4-13-97] In 1908 Actress, Imogene Coca (Your Show of Shows) [d: 6-2-01] In 1909 Lyricist, Johnny Mercer (Moon River, Old Black Magic) [d: 6-25-76] In 1912 Actor, Arthur P

Music Calendar...

In 1839 Verdi's first opera, "Oberto," was first performed in Milan. In 1877 The first production of Gilbert and Sullivan's opera, "TheSorcerer" begins in London. In 1945 "Chickery Chick" by Sammy Kaye is #1 on the charts. In 1958 "Smoke Gets In Your Eyes" by the Platters enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1958 "Tom Dooley" by the Kingston Trio is #1 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1961 Patsy Cline records "She's Got You" in Nashville. In 1962 "Big Girls Don't Cry" by the Four Seasons hits #1 on U.S. top 40 chart and stayed there for 5 weeks. In 1967 Davy Jones of the Monkees opens Zilch I, a Greenwich Village, NY, boutique. In 1967 Pink Floyd's third single "Apples and Oranges" is released, but it failed to chart. In 1968 Glen Campbell receives gold records for "Gentle On My Mind" and "By The Time I Get To Phoenix." In 1969 The Rolling Stones' album "Let It Bleed

Today In History...

In 1558 Elizabeth I ascends to English throne upon the death of Queen Mary. In 1800 Congress holds its first session in Washington, DC, in the partially completed Capitol building. In 1869 The Suez Canal opens in Egypt, linking the Mediterranean and the Red Sea. In 1889 The Union Pacific Railroad Company begins daily direct service between Chicago and Portland, as well as Chicago and San Francisco. In 1917 Sculptor August Rodin dies in Meudon, France. In 1934 Lyndon B. Johnson marries Claudia Alta Taylor aka "Lady Bird." In 1940 The Green Bay Packers become first NFL team to travel by plane. In 1948 Britain's House of Commons votes to nationalize the steel industry. In 1959 Synthetic diamonds are made for the first time. In 1962 President Kennedy dedicates Dulles International Airport outside of Washington, D.C. In 1968 NBC upset football fans by cutting away from the final minutes of a Jets-Raiders game to begin the telefilm "Heidi" on schedule.Viewers missed s

Born On This Day...

In 1587 Dutch poet, Joost van den Vondel In 1717 French mathematician, Jean d'Alembert In 1755 King Louis XVIII of France (1814-24) In 1790 German astronomer/mathematician, August Mobius (analytic geometry) In 1799 American artist, Titian Ramsey Peale In 1890 Pro football pioneer, Jack Cusack (Canton Bulldogs) In 1897 Actor, Eddie Baker (Keystone Kops) In 1901 English golfer, Joyce Wethered [d: 11-20-97] In 1902 Physicist, Eugene Wigner (helped develop atomic bomb) [d: 1-1-95] In 1905 Actor, Mischa Auer (Brewster's Millions, My Man Godfrey) [d: 3-5-67] In 1906 Manufacturer, Soichiro Honda (Honda Motors) [d: 8-5-91] In 1907 Actor, Joe Cobb (Joe-Our Gang) [d: 5-21-02] In 1909 Anatomist, Geoffrey (Howard) Bourne (adrenal gland) [d: 7-19-88] In 1911 Actor, William Tannen Life & Legend Of Wyatt Earp) [d: 12-2-76] In 1914 Comedian, Archie Campbell (Hee Haw, Grand Ole Opry) [d: 8-29-87] In 1916 Historian/writer, Shelby Foote (The Civil War) [d: 6-28-05] In 1916 Photographer/journa

YES OR B.S.

John Adams, George Washington and Thomas Jefferson were avid marble collectors and players. (Yes) The oldest fast-food hamburger chain in America is McDonald's. (B.S., it's really White Castle.) In "I Love Lucy," the Ricardos lived in Los Angeles. (B.S. - Nope, they lived in Manhattan). One Cherry Street in New York City was the home to George Washington as it was the first U.S. Presidential address. (Yes) The leader of a group of kangaroos is called the Captain Kangaroo. (B.S.) If you pluck your eyebrow, it takes about 6 weeks to grow back. (B.S., it takes 3 months!) When Americans were asked what state they would most like to move to the #1 answer was California. (B.S., it was Florida!) You will not outrun a grizzly bear. They can actually run about as fast as a horse. (Yes) In India it is completely legal for a woman to marry a goat. (Yes) If you're dining "Alfresco" that means the food you ordered is being cooked at your table side. (B.S., it actuall

Music Calendar...

In 1918 "Oh How I Hate To Get Up In The Morning" by Arthur Fields is #1 on the the charts. In 1937 Bob Crosby and his Orchestra record "South Rampart Street Parade." In 1940 "Only Forever" by Bing Crosby is #1 on the charts. In 1950 "Harbor Lights" by Swing & Sway with Sammy Kaye is #1 on the charts. In 1951 "Cry" by Johnnie Ray enters the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1955 Johnny Cash debuts on the Country chart with "Cry Cry Cry." In 1959 The Rodgers & Hammerstein musical "The Sound Of Music" opens on Broadway with Mary Martin as Maria von Trapp. In 1959 Mitch Miller's album "Sing Along With Mitch" is certified gold. In 1959 "Mr. Blue" by the Fleetwoods is #1 and "Mack The Knife" by Bobby Darin is #2 on the U.S. top 40 chart. In 1963 "Deep Purple" by Nino Tempo & April Stevens is #1 on the U.S. top40 chart. In 1964 Bobby Rydell is a guest panelist on TV's "To

Today In History...

In 1776 British troops capture Fort Washington during the American Revolution. In 1864 Union General William T. Sherman begins his "March to the Sea" through Georgia during the Civil War. In 1885 Canadian rebel Louis Riel is executed for high treason. In 1901 Three race cars break the 60mph "barrier" in the same race at Brooklyn's Ocean Parkway. In 1907 Oklahoma becomes the 46th U.S. state. In 1914 The twelve Federal Reserve Banks open. In 1926 Ohio State University honors Maurine Ormsby, an award-winning purebred Holstein cow, as homecoming queen. In 1933 The U.S. establishes diplomatic relations with the Soviet Union. In 1933 Brazil's President Getulio Vargas assumes dictatorial powers. In 1941 Nazi Germany launches a second assault on Moscow during World War II, again doomed to failure. In 1950 The U.N. gets U.S. government approval to issue postage stamps. In 1955 The first speed-boat to exceed 200 mph (D.M. Campbell). In 1961 House Speaker Samuel T. Ray

Born On This Day...

In 1766 French composer/violinist, Rodolphe Kreutzer In 1873 American composer, William Handy ("Father of the Blues") In 1889 Playwright, George Kaufman (The Man Who Came To Dinner) In 1890 Author/correspondent, George Seldes In 1895 Composer, Paul Hindemith In 1896 Radio actor, Jim Jordan (Fibber McGee & Molly) In 1897 Actor, Halliwell Hobbes (Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde) In 1899 Radio interviewer/TV host, Mary Margaret McBride In 1901 Singer/songwriter, Jesse Stone (Shake, Rattle & Roll) [d: 4-1-99] In 1904 Bandleader/guitarist, Eddie Condon [d: 8-4-73] In 1906 Trumpeter, Wallace Jones (Duke Ellington band) [d: 3-23-83] In 1907 Actor, Burgess Meredith (The Penguin TV's Batman, Rocky) [d: 9-9-97] In 1916 Cartoon voice, Daws Butler (Elroy Jetson, Yogi Bear) [d: 5-19-88] In 1922 Actor, Royal Dano (How the West Was Won) [d: 5-15-94] In 1928 Actor, Clu Gulager (Virginian, The Last Picture Show) (92) In 1931 Folk singer/musician, Bob Gibson [d: 9-28-96] In 1933 Actor, G