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Who you gonna call?
Today's History Lesson...from the movies!Who you gonna call? became a classic line from the now-classic sci-fi/comedy filmGhostbusters. It was released in theaters across the United States on this day...
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♫ Moments, Memories, Pain & Happiness♫
Music with Meaning, Rare Tidbits of Music Trivia, Music Quotes Trivia & Jokes, Morsels of Music Moments, Music Beats & Trivia,Melody is Memory, 'Copycats'& Fun Facts, Stories Behind the...
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The 'Double D'
Your first thought at the title The 'Double D' might possibly shift through a variety of things. The size DD bra? Well, this Double D probably has had more movie roles than any actress of 'Double D'...
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America's Superhorse!
Today's History Lesson If you are into horse racing, this day in 1973 held 100,000 people spellbound! This story is not about just any horse, it is about the most famous horse in horse-racing history,...
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It Happened in America
Today's History Lesson...days of the Ol' West Mormon 'Family' HandcartPicture this:You are making more than a 1000-mile trek across rocky, mountainous terrain with everything in a two-wheeled wooden...
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Stir it up!
Whether culinary chef or Mom/Pop of the kitchen, everyone knows the secret to any recipe is in the seasoning. It's knowing what goes with what foods, what herb blends with what spice, as well as the...
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Go fly a kite!
Today's History LessonIt is very doubtful anyone told Benjamin Franklin to "go fly a kite" in any sense of the phrase. But, flying a kite is just what he supposedly did...in the midst of a...
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♫The Drifting Cowboy♫
Upon reading the title, first thoughts might be a question. The title itself mentions cowboy while the musical notes indicate a theme focusing on some form of music. What does a cowboy and music have...
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The Road to Freedom
Today's History Lesson America's celebration of independence is less than a month away. As we journey back to an era over two centuries ago, we find a nation troubled by military and political...
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From Western Star to Action Hero to American Icon!
Anytime we hear of the passing of a legend, each of us say goodbye in our own personal way. If you are of the age to have grown up during the era of the Westerns, you felt like you KNEW every cowboy as...
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Is the German Chocolate Cake really German?
If you like cake, coconut, pecans and chocolate, then, today is the day for you to doubly enjoy...that means, at least two slices, not just one!! Cake is hard enough to resist but add the extra goodies...
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Cachaça, not 'la cucaracha'!
Cachaça, not 'la cucaracha'! What? They don't even sound alike. [In case you don't know, cachaça is pronounced kah-SHAH-sah.] Is there another connection that perhaps could cause confusion? Let's see...
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Oldies, Goodies, Oldies but Goodies
Within the realm of music are oldies, some goodies* andoldies but goodies. The category depends upon the era you grew up in and the genre of music you liked best. If you were a teenager in the 60s,...
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KNOW that Flag!
Today's History Lesson Flags representing America and our military are waved regularly whether carried or flying atop a flagpole. Each upholds symbols of honor and courage often carrying special...
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Are you a kitchen klutz?
Within any month, usually the 'unlucky' 13th day falls on a Friday. Every month does not have a Friday the 13th but every month does have a 13th day. The 13th of June this year falls on a Monday, but...
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One Cool Food!
Of course, by now you know it is not at all unusual for more than one celebration to fall on any given day. Today is no exception. Along with this day being Kitchen Klutzes of America Day, it is also...
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Strawberry Shortcake...Yum!
Perfumy-fruity scents on things were "the thing" in the early 80s. Do you remember the scratch-n-sniff stickers? What about lip balms and magic markers kissed with various scents - buttered popcorn,...
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The Flag of the United States of America
Today's History LessonOn June 14, 1777, the Second Continental Congress passed the Flag Resolution which stated: "Resolved, That the flag of the thirteen United States be thirteen stripes, alternate...
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In the words of President Woodrow Wilson...
Today's History Lesson continues...Today is FLAG DAY! Step ahead 140 years to another monumental event on this day in history which occurred during a time when the world was at war.This Day in History:...
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Nature's Wondrous Beauty
From dewdrops clinging to soft petals of a flower to a spider spinning its web within the hournature's wondrous beauty whether stormy or calm emanates poetry in motion like a psalm There is nothing...
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