Happy Birthday, Japan!

Big News

In western France, archeologists discovered 25,000 year old cave drawings. At this point -- it's not clear which group will riot because of these drawings. (Toms Lake Humor Company)

Funtastic Friday

France gave Canada to England on February 10th in 1763. Which was extremely generous considering Canada belonged to the Indians.

On February 10th in 1846 Brigham Young and his Morman pioneers left Illinois in search of a new home. They knew it would be a long journey, so each man filled his wagon with a full year's supply of food, water, and wives.

On February 10th in 1676 Indians attacked Lancaster, Massachusetts, and held all the women for ransom. The husbands agreed to pay the ransom, but only if the Indians would keep the women.
- This started the early American custom of husbands sleeping in the barn.

Japan was founded on February 10th in 660 B.C. Before that, all the chariots were big and clumsy and broke down all the time -- and it took so many horses to pull them, nobody bragged about their miles per bushel.

The slogan "All the News That's Fit to Print" first appeared on page one of The New York Times on February 10th in 1897. It's much more well known than the slogan of The National Enquirer: "All the News That Fits Between Photos of Britney Spears and Big Foot."

Love & Learn

Treadmill Shopping Tips - Ten tips to help you select the best treadmill to meet your needs.

Now, today's exciting dental hygiene tip

It may be a subtle indication that you have "morning breath" if your dog licks your face and gags.

Inquiring weirdoes want to know:

Do you think Sleeping Beauty had morning breath?- And how many times did she hit the snooze button?

Thoughts While Switching Newscasts

Does it make it sense to interrupt a local TV newscast to promote the same local TV news department?
- Isn't that a great opportunity to check out another station's news?

Herculis, Prince Albert, and Smokey

Thrilling Thursday

This is National Pay Your Bills Week and also the best week of the year to see Herculis, a magnificent star visible around 5:00 a.m. between Vega and Draco. If you get up at 5:00 and can't find Herculis, you can pay your bills.

February 9th in 1840 was Queen Victoria's and Prince Albert's wedding day. But Victoria broke out in a rash, which her doctor said was the measles, so the wedding was cancelled. Then another doctor said it wasn't the measles, so the wedding was on again. By bedtime Victoria was so exhausted she went to sleep on the couch. So Albert broke out in a rash.

On February 9th in 1933 the temperature dipped to 66 degrees below zero at Yellowstone National Park. That was the day Smokey the Bear was arrested for starting a forest fire.

Actress Mia Farrow is 61 on Thursday. She was married to Frank Sinatra. It was terrible. Every time she'd tell him he forgot to put the toilet seat down, he'd sing "I Did It My Way."

Love & Learn

Simple, Unique Gifts and How to Find Them - On Valentine's Day or any other special time, everyone wants to surprise their beloved with something truly different! Here's how to do it.

Thoughts While Shivering

You know it's cold when you see a squirrel trying to crawl inside a cat.

Cold? Last night my wife wore earmuffs to bed. I said, "That's dumb." She said, "What?"

One of the things I like best about winter is cozying up to a roaring fire. But you have to be careful and not interfere with the firefighters.

When Everybody Was Named Pierre

This just in.

A Montana moose today filed a federal anti-discrimination lawsuit, charging he was unlawfully denied permission to join the Elks Club.

Wontastic Wednesday

Love May Make the World Go 'Round, But Laugher Keeps Us from Getting Dizzy Week begins Wednesday.

The Olden Days Carnival is this week in Chicoutimi, Quebec. They'll recreate a world of the past, the good old days when everybody in Quebec was named Pierre.
- Even the women.

On February 8th in 1587 Mary, Queen of Scots, was beheaded -- making it almost impossible to find a crown that fit.

The Sons of Daniel Boone and the Woodcraft Indians gave birth to the Boy Scouts of America on February 8th in 1910. The new group became much more popular than the Boones or the Indians because the Scout uniform had more room for badges than a coonskin cap or a loin cloth.
- Besides, you could really hurt yourself trying to pin a badge on a loin cloth.

Ted Koppel was born on February 8th in 1940. And that was the last day his hair was messed up.

Love & Learn

Romance ... Then & Now - There are many ways to keep romance alive, but the ways have changed.

Thoughts During Commercials

What we need is an award show for celebrities who are not recovering alcoholics.

What this country really needs is a Dirt Devil strong enough to suck up Howard Stern!

Bodies on today's blog were buried by Economy Mortuary, where you always have a choice — Regular or Extra Crispy.

Remembering Madame Francisque Hutin

Terrific Tuesday

Tuesday is Independence Day in Grenada. Grenada gets two million tourists and 200 inches of rain a year. Grenada holds the world record for soaking tourists.

On February 7th in 1827 French dancer Madame Francisque Hutin introduced ballet to the U.S. at the Bowery Theater in New York. Ladies got up and left because Madame Hutin's tutu was too too revealing. But men, who were much more cultured and refined, stayed for the entire ballet.

Daniel Boone was captured by Indians on February 7thy in 1778. Fortunately, the Indians were more than happy to let him go. Back then, Daniel wore a skunkskin cap.

Singer Garth Brooks was born in Tulsa 44 years ago Tuesday. Garth is so rich, he could retire, buy Oklahoma, and play high-stakes Bingo all year without going broke.

Love and Learn

Seeing the Souls of Your Children - When children misbehave, it's time to remember who they really are.

Thoughts While Counting Campaign Signs

When a Republican has a cloud over his head, it's hard to tell if it's political wrongdoing or smoke from the tobacco lobby.

I figure there are about the same number of honest politicians as Sumo tightrope walkers.

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No PowerPoint on This Blog

Big News

Wow, what a game! There was so much holding, I didn't know if I was watching the Super Bowl or "Desperate Housewives."

Well, it looks like (Loser) has been numerically eliminated.

I wonder what cheerleaders do during the off-season. Get dressed, I suppose.

Marvtastic Monday

Just Say No to PowerPoint Week begins Monday, sponsored by those who challenge speakers to communicate with their audiences instead of simply reading slides.

Queen Elizabeth the 2nd was crowned in London on this day in 1953. It wasn't easy. The crown didn't fit that well over her hat.

Former President Ronald Reagan was born on February 6th in 1911. It was on Ronnie's 75th birthday that Nancy gave him the gift he always wanted -- a quarterhorse with cruise control.
- And a snooze alarm.

Allan Prieur of France set a world record on February 6th in 1977 by jumping 16 buses with his motorcycle. There's no telling how far he could have jumped if he hadn't been carrying the motorcycle.

Love & Learn

Grammy Trivia - A look as some fun facts from Grammy Award history.

Thoughts While Under Sedation

Personally, I think Iraq has been blown all out of proportion.

I still think some day the Lochness Monster will be captured, tamed, and record a hit song with Willie Nelson.

Maybe until viewers send in $100 million, Pat Robertson should do the "700 Club" live from the belly of a whale.

I feel great! I could climb the highest mountain ... swim the deepest sea ... eat the largest doughnut....

Personally, I think the government should require warning labels on 2-year-olds.