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Celebrate Plush Animal Lovers Day
Everywhere you go these days you can find plushies of every variety, from stuffed Creeper’s from the famous Minecraft Franchise, to macro sized plushies of micro-sized diseases and bacteria. One of the most powerful cuddly plushes is a giant sized yeast that is responsible for brewing beer. And considering how often beer is a pre-cursor to cuddling, who can blame them
History of Plush Animal Lover’s Day
The original origins of the day’s creation are vague but there is an unconfirmed Urban Legend that the day first came about after a collectibles dealer named Royal Selangor came up with the idea of a Teddy Bears Picnic Day in the late eighties. Other stuffed toys became jealous that Teddy Bears were being singled out for their own celebration and demanded a special day all of their own! Not long after, Plush Animal Lovers Day quickly replaced Teddy Bears Picnic Day in popularity!
Joke of the Day
Lawyer: "Is it a crime to throw sodium in your enemy's eyes?"
Judge: "Yes, that's assault."
Lawyer: "I know it's a salt but is it a crime?"
Lawyer: "Is it a crime to throw sodium in your enemy's eyes?"
Judge: "Yes, that's assault."
Lawyer: "I know it's a salt but is it a crime?"
go as your true self — a crazy cat lady.
Word of the Day
double-talk
MEANING:noun: 1. Speech that’s a mix of actual words and gibberish. 2. Evasive or ambiguous language meant to deceive or confuse. verb tr., intr.: To engage in double-talk or to try to persuade with it.
ETYMOLOGY:From double, from Old French duble/doble (double), from Latin duplus (twofold), from duo (two) + talk, from Middle English talkien, from tale. Earliest documented use: 1938. Also see doublethink.
USAGE:“No amount of double-talk or diversionary tactics would be able to sway this jury.”
J. Leon Pridgen II; Color of Justice; Strebor Books; 2011.
| noun: | 1. Speech that’s a mix of actual words and gibberish. |
| 2. Evasive or ambiguous language meant to deceive or confuse. | |
| verb tr., intr.: | To engage in double-talk or to try to persuade with it. |
J. Leon Pridgen II; Color of Justice; Strebor Books; 2011.
Idiom of the Day
What does 'All dressed up and nowhere to go' mean?
You're prepared for something that isn't going to happen.
This Day in History
636 - Harvard College was founded in Massachusetts. The original name was Court of Massachusetts Bay Colony. It was the first school of higher education in America.
1793 - Eli Whitney applied for a patent for his cotton gin.
1886 - The Statue of Liberty was dedicated in New York Harbor by U.S. President Cleveland. The statue weighs 225 tons and is 152 feet tall. It was originally known as "Liberty Enlightening the World."
1904 - The St. Louis Police Department became the first to use fingerprinting.
1949 - U.S. President Harry Truman swore in Eugenie Moore Anderson as the U.S. ambassador to Denmark. Anderson was the first woman to hold the post of ambassador.
1956 - Elvis Presley's song "Love Me Tender" became the No. 1 Billboard Pop Hit. He became the first artist to follow himself into the No. 1 position. The song "Don't Be Cruel/Hound Dog" had been the No. 1 song for 11 weeks.
1965 - The Gateway Arch along the waterfront in St. Louis, MO, was completed.
2007 - The game "Guitar Hero III: Legends of Rock" was released in North America.
DAILY SQU-EEK
If You Were Born Today, October 28
Some might say you are a law unto yourself. You combine originality with a sharp and logical mind into a very intriguing "package." Able to dig deep and come up with treasures, you are never satisfied with what appears to be, which gives rise to some restlessness. Warm and affectionate, you value your "down time" with family, as well as your privacy. However, when push comes to shove, you know you have yourself to rely on. You have a pioneering quality that is unmistakable. Famous people born today:
1466 Desiderius Erasmus, Dutch humanist and theologian (The Praise of Folly), born in Rotterdam, Netherlands (d. 1536)
1896 Howard Hanson, American classical music composer and conductor (Nordic), born in Wahoo, Nebraska (d. 1981)
1914 Jonas Salk, American medical scientist (created the polio vaccine), born in NYC, New York (d. 1995)
1955 Bill Gates, American businessman and billionaire (founder and CEO of Microsoft, richest person in the world), born in Seattle, Washington
1967 Julia Roberts, American actress (Mystic Pizza, Pretty Woman), born in Smyrna, Georgia
1974 Joaquin Phoenix, American actor (Gladiator, Walk the Line, The Master), born in San Juan, Puerto Rico
READERS INFO
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(Not So) Totally Useless Facts of The Day:
Sugar Crash
In the 1940s, trick or treating was halted because war-time rationing had curtailed the use of sugar.
Prank Show
Scottish and Irish immigrants to North America brought guising and souling with them, but young people began to prefer pranks over performing. By the 1920s, these pranks were starting to cause serious damage to property. The increasing violence of the “tricks” led to the more organized practice of trick or treating.
Scottish and Irish immigrants to North America brought guising and souling with them, but young people began to prefer pranks over performing. By the 1920s, these pranks were starting to cause serious damage to property. The increasing violence of the “tricks” led to the more organized practice of trick or treating.
Going A-Souling
During the celebrations associated with All Soul’s Day on November 2, poor people would knock on the doors of wealthy citizens and be given pastries as treats. Like guising, souling was a precursor to modern trick-or-treating.
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1886 -
President Grover Cleveland dedicated the Statue of Liberty, which is officially known as Liberty Enlightening the World. The statue was a gift and joint venture with France. France built and paid for the statue while the United States was responsible for building and financing its pedestal. The pedestal was paid for through fund-raising events with most of the funding coming from a large number of donors making small money donations. On June 17, 1885, the statue arrived from France, but the pedestal was not completed until April 1886. Once the pedestal was completed, the statue was assembled and dedicated. The dedication day included a ticker-tape parade in New York City. President Cleveland then took a yacht to Bedloe's Island (which has since been renamed Liberty Island) for the statue's dedication. In 1936, President Franklin Roosevelt rededicated the Statue of Liberty on the 50th anniversary of its original dedication with a speech.During World War II, the statue was not illuminated at night due to wartime blackout restrictions. However, on D-Day, June 6, 1944, the lights on the Statue of Liberty were used to flash, "V, for victory," using Morse code. The statue was again fully illuminated after VE (Victory in Europe) Day. The statue was in need of repair, and in 1984, President Ronald Reagan announced the formation of a commission to raise funds to complete the work. Over $350 million in donations was raised and work began in 1984; the statue reopened to the public on July 5, 1986. France's President Mitterrand was in attendance at the rededication ceremony with President Reagan residing over "Liberty Weekend." Currently, an estimated 4 million people visit the statue each year.
3.Coronavirus Style by Sylvia, CAN DO Correspondent
Pictures of the Day
The Australian raven (Corvus coronoides) is a passerine bird in the crow family Corvidae, native to much of southern and northeastern Australia. Measuring about 50 cm (20 in) in length, with a 100 cm (40 in) wingspan, it is Australia's largest species of corvid. The bird's white iris contrasts with the entirely black plumage. Feeding largely on insects and other invertebrates, it also consumes eggs, nestlings, roadkill and carrion, as well as vegetable material. Farmers sometimes persecute it on the its capabilities, although it does eat lamb faeces and stillborn animals. This Australian raven, perched on a rock encrusted with |
The Footprint of a Roman Toddler Has Been Preserved on this Tile for 2000 Years
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crochet .. Halloween
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Quarantine Cooking Recipes
CROCKPOT RECIPE
VEGAN/ VEGETARIAN RECIPE
Both vegetarian and vegan diets may provide health benefits, including reduced body weight, lower cholesterol levels, and decreased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, it is important for vegetarians and vegans to ensure that they are meeting all of their nutritional requirements.
thanks, Shelley, New York Food Correspondent
ADULT COLORING
1. Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water
a) When you take care of your baby, be extra careful
b) Babies need to be bathed in warm water
c) Carelessness is a problem which cannot be tackled unless one becomes responsible
d) When you try to get rid of something bad, you may accidentally eliminate some good things too
2. It takes two to tango
a) A good couple dance requires both partners to be good dancers
b) All relationships have to go through a sour patch
c) Some actions need the participation of two persons
d) Children should be fed spicy food with caution
3. Cleanliness is next to godliness
a) A well dressed person with clean habits makes a good impression on others
b) You need to keep yourself clean if you want to participate in holy rituals
c) God created a clean world, we have dirtied it
d) Houses should be kept clean at all times
4. Great minds think alike
a) Smart minds often have the same idea
b) One should be mindful of his actions
c) People judge us based on our intelligence
d) Copying others is not a good trait
5. Haste makes waste
a) Waste materials can be recycled to make new products
b) When we do things too quickly, we are likely to end up with poor results
c) Wasting time now can cause hassle later on
d) Wasting is easy, making is difficult
ANSWER KEY
1. d- When you try to get rid of something bad, you may accidentally eliminate some good things too
2. c- Some actions need the participation of two persons
3. a- A well dressed person with clean habits makes a good impression on others
4. a- Smart minds often have the same idea
5. b- When we do things too quickly, we are likely to end up with poor results
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What’s Your Silliest Memory With Your Best Friend?
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