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1950s Main Street
Today's History Lesson...theme parkIt's summertime! That means more time with family and kids since school is out. Time to vacation, time to picnic, time to just simply have fun. What better way to...
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♫How Much Do You Know About The Beatles?♫
Are you a Baby Boomer? Do you remember Beatlemania? The Beatles were already a British sensation so it is no wonder their first arrival in the United States in the 60s resulted in a mania of American...
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Somethin' Fishy
When you hear the expression something's fishy, that usually means something appears suspicious or seems not quite right. Some 'fishes' do have an unpleasantness about them, but today's celebration is...
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'Pie in the Sky'& more...
Today's History Lesson...a familiar phraseWe say, as well as also hear, expressions and phrases on a rather regular basis most of the time repeating what was passed down to us via parents or...
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♫Little Miss Dynamite♫
If you were a teenager during the 60s, you remember well the remarkable voice of a 15-year old girl that earned multiple smash hits during her professional career. Just under five feet tall (even in...
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Beverage of the Day: Daiquiri
When you hear the word daiquiri, the first thought is probably the cocktail. In fact, July 19 is...National Daiquiri Day ...the day to celebrate the cocktail. The daiquiri is rum-based invented by an...
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Doc Holliday's Kill: Fact or Fiction?
Today's History Lesson...the American WestOutlaws and gunslingers of the old West share a unique persona. Visions of saloons, dance hall girls, whiskey and gambling immediately come to mind. These were...
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♫The King vs. The Father of Rock 'n' Roll♫
Long live rock 'n' roll! Its history is more than just the spirit of the 60s. Elements of rock and roll can be heard in blues records roaring into the 20s and as country blues-jazz records swing into...
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Lollipop, Lollipop...Oh lolli lolli lolli! Lollipop!
Think back to days (possibly dating back to prehistoric man) when one used a stick to poke a beehive for the honey; then, the honey was scraped off the stick to be eaten later. Of course, the honey...
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A Walk on the Moon...Fact or Fiction?
for foodie fun!Source: Random Quick FactsIt's pretty cool to uncover a quick fact on the day when that subject is being celebrated. Not only does today mark a monumental day in history but it has...
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♫Billboard's First Record Chart♫
When you encounter the term "billboard", what is the first image that comes to your mind? Do you think of the large, often huge, signs along the highway or on the sides of buildings? Perhaps aging,...
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Junk Food Junkie
Do you have an insatiable sweet tooth...the sweeter the better? Do you absolutely crave the salty along with the sweet? Do you love, love, love popcorn...perhaps the saltier the better never forgetting...
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Penuche!
If the title of this posting had been 'Cake', there would be no question as to what it is about. There are thousands of different types of cakes in the world today, each culture with its own...
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Penguin Craze
Today's History Lesson...moviesHistory delegates we step back in time...often way back in time...decades upon decades, centuries upon centuries in the past. That does not have to always be the case....
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Hot Dogs & Ice Cream
It's summertime! Hot dogs and ice cream are at the top of the list...hot dogs being ideal for a quick lunch or even at supper time demanding very little preparation time. Of course, the hot dogs are...
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♫Guns N' Roses♫
Sometimes songwriters and musicians spend hours upon hours, days upon days, weeks upon weeks, etc. to get the words and music just right. Then, there are times when it only takes a matter of...
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The Flavorlicious Ice Cream Cone
Today's History Lesson...ice cream coneAn abundance of celebrations occur throughout the year that center around ice cream, different flavors, sandwiches, sundaes, floats, sodas, splits, soft serve,...
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♫Musical Acts & Trivia Facts♫
On any given day, music surprises us with new melodies, upcoming recording artists, nostalgic musical acts and interesting trivia facts. It gives us the chance to revive memories long passed but not...
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Tequila!
In the mood for something south of the border? It's tequila time! Back in February Awakenings featured Have your drink & eat it, too! in celebration of Margarita Day. Not only were classic...
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Day of the Old Joke...hahahahaha
We all know someone for whom every day is Tell An Old Joke Day. In fact, that person is probably known as 'a joke waiting to be told'! Jokes are fun bringing on smiles, especially when smiling is the...
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