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Oscar winner George Clooney is shrugging off suggestions he might run for political office. Probably because good actors don't have to go into politics to make a living.
September 26th Now & Then
This is National Pickled Pepper Week, a great time to practice that famous old tongue-twister: If Pitter Peeper pecked a pick of peppled pickers, where's the pack of peckled pippers Pater Picker pooped?
Galvanized steel shoes were patented on this day in 1922. They were guaranteed never to wear out, but they squeaked so loud it was hard to hear a dance band.
- And it was impossible to tiptoe up the stairs or through the tulips.
Book matches were patented on this date in 1892. Immediately, they became a popular advertising medium, especially with advertisers who wanted to reach smokers, campers, and arsonists.
William the Conqueror set sail from France on this day in 1066. Most conquerors had boats, but all William had was a sail.
- When he got to England, William was all wet.
- William the Conqueror had no problems conquering England. In that respect, he was pretty much like everybody else.
To Learn
Lifewire - A little bit of workout goes a long way.
Opinion: Violent Video Games - Methinks Ms. Pac-Man would not approve.
Lloyd Grove: Gossip - Photog says 'E.T.' money an alien idea ... Connie Chung on Katie Couric...
Berries on the Brain - Strawberry preserve: Anti-oxidant-rich strawberries may help keep the brain healthy as we age.
Today's health tip:
Remember, never put salt on your blood pressure pills.
Shallow Thoughts
After the first couple of children, most marriages are held together with Play-Doh.
I figure, if evolution really was a valid theory, modern-day monkeys would act more depressed.
Oscar winner George Clooney is shrugging off suggestions he might run for political office. Probably because good actors don't have to go into politics to make a living.
September 26th Now & Then
This is National Pickled Pepper Week, a great time to practice that famous old tongue-twister: If Pitter Peeper pecked a pick of peppled pickers, where's the pack of peckled pippers Pater Picker pooped?
Galvanized steel shoes were patented on this day in 1922. They were guaranteed never to wear out, but they squeaked so loud it was hard to hear a dance band.
- And it was impossible to tiptoe up the stairs or through the tulips.
Book matches were patented on this date in 1892. Immediately, they became a popular advertising medium, especially with advertisers who wanted to reach smokers, campers, and arsonists.
William the Conqueror set sail from France on this day in 1066. Most conquerors had boats, but all William had was a sail.
- When he got to England, William was all wet.
- William the Conqueror had no problems conquering England. In that respect, he was pretty much like everybody else.
To Learn
Lifewire - A little bit of workout goes a long way.
Opinion: Violent Video Games - Methinks Ms. Pac-Man would not approve.
Lloyd Grove: Gossip - Photog says 'E.T.' money an alien idea ... Connie Chung on Katie Couric...
Berries on the Brain - Strawberry preserve: Anti-oxidant-rich strawberries may help keep the brain healthy as we age.
Today's health tip:
Remember, never put salt on your blood pressure pills.
Shallow Thoughts
After the first couple of children, most marriages are held together with Play-Doh.
I figure, if evolution really was a valid theory, modern-day monkeys would act more depressed.
posted by Joe Hickman at 2:20 PM
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