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Today in History October 30, 2022
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1938
Orson Welles’s “War of the Worlds” radio play is broadcast
“The War of the Worlds”—Orson Welles’s realistic radio dramatization of a Martian invasion of Earth—is broadcast on the radio on October 30, 1938. Welles was only 23 years old when his Mercury Theater company decided to update H.G. Wells’s 19th-century science fiction novel The War of the Worlds for national radio. Despite his age, Welles had been in radio for several years, most notably as the voice of “The Shadow” in the hit mystery program of the same name. “War of the Worlds” was not planned as a radio hoax, and Welles had little idea of how legendary it would eventually become.
2003
LeBron James debuts in the NBA
On October 30, 2003, 18-year-old basketball prodigy LeBron James scores 25 points, grabs six rebounds and dishes out nine assists, but his Cleveland Cavaliers lose to the more experienced Sacramento Kings, 106-92. His debut is one of the most impressive in league history—only …read more
1811
“Sense and Sensibility” is published
On October 30, 1811, Jane Austen’s Sense and Sensibility is published anonymously. A small circle of people, including the Prince Regent, learned Austen’s identity, but most of the British public knew only that the popular book had been written “by a …read more
1864
The city of Helena, Montana, is founded after miners discover gold
On October 30, 1864, the town of Helena, Montana, is founded by four gold miners who struck it rich at the appropriately named “Last Chance Gulch.” The first major Anglo settlement of Montana had begun just two years before in the summer of 1862, when prospectors found a sizeable …read more
1991
“Perfect storm” hits North Atlantic
On October 30, 1991, the so-called “perfect storm” hits the North Atlantic producing remarkably large waves along the New England and Canadian coasts. Over the next several days, the storm spread its fury over the ocean off the coast of Canada. The fishing boat Andrea Gail and its six-member crew were lost in the storm. The disaster spawned the best-selling book The Perfect Storm by Sebastian Junger and a blockbuster Hollywood movie of the same name.
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Melinda
Fun Facts
Hi, thanks for stopping by today. I love hearing your comments each week. We learn some interesting things, don’t we?
The inventor of the first professional Frisbee had his ashes made into Frisbees after he passed away.
By 400BC, Persian engineers mastered the technique of storing ice in the middle of desert summers.
Kit Harrington is related to the man who invented the flush toilet and one of the Gunpowder Plot perpetrators.
The word “burrito” means “little donkey” in Spanish.
Eagles can hunt down a young deer and fly away with it.
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Melinda
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https://www.thefactsite.com/top-100-random-funny-facts/2/
#Weekend Music A-Ha – Take On Me (Official Video)
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Friday Quote 10/28/2022
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Wordless Wednesday *Dance With Me
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Fun Facts
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The word “emoji” comes from the Japanese words “e” and “moji,” which mean “picture” and “character.”
Grapes are toxic to cats and dogs – even in small amounts.
The Louvre in Paris is so large that it would take 100 days to look at each piece.
In the 18th Century, Smallpox scars would get you a job.
In 1913 you could legally mail a baby in the US.
The fact about grapes is news to me. I fed my dog Sasha grapes and it didn’t kill her. I don’t suggest you try.
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Melinda
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#Weekend Music Share-@Alanis Morissette – Hand In My Pocket (The Prince’s Trust Masters Of Music 1996)
#Weekend Music Share-@Alanis Morissette – Hand In My Pocket (The Prince’s Trust Masters Of Music 1996)
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Friday Quote 10/21/2022
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Oops!
I woke up, the sleeping pills making me drowsy I go for the computer. It’s Friday and I have blogging to do. I ask my husband several hours later if today was Friday, no it is Thursday.
My mind working along the pace of this river, I dropped the ball.
Those who looked today, a big thank you. You’ll see them again tomorrow.
Melinda
Wordless Wednesday*Blue Lady
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Just Pondering
When was the last time you did something for the first time?
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Today in History October 16, 2022
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1934
On October 16, 1934, the embattled Chinese Communists break through Nationalist enemy lines and begin an epic flight from their encircled headquarters in southwest China. Known as Ch’ang Cheng—the “Long March”—the retreat lasted 368 days and covered 6,000 miles, more than twice the distance from New York to San Francisco.
1923
Walt Disney Company is founded
On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. The studio, now known as the Walt Disney Company, has had an oversized impact on the entertainment industry and is now one of the largest media companies in the …read more
1923
Walt Disney Company is founded
On October 16, 1923, Walt Disney and his brother Roy found the Disney Brothers Cartoon Studio in Hollywood, California. The studio, now known as the Walt Disney Company, has had an oversized impact on the entertainment industry and is now one of the largest media companies in the …read more
1987
Baby Jessica rescued from a well as the world watches
On October 16, 1987, in an event that had viewers around the world glued to their televisions, 18-month-old Jessica McClure is rescued after being trapped for 58 hours in an abandoned water well in Midland, Texas. The drama unfolded on the morning of October 14, 1987, when …read more
1847
Charlotte Brontë’s “Jane Eyre” is published in London
On October 16, 1847, Jane Eyre is published by Smith, Elder and Co. Charlotte Brontë, the book’s author, used the pseudonym Currer Bell. The book, about the struggles of an orphan girl who grows up to become a governess, was an immediate popular success. Brontë was born in 1816, …read more
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Fun Facts
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There is a sea slug that steals the ability to photosynthesize and live off sunlight from algae.
The common cold comes from camels.
In the sitcom Parks and Recreation, the writers didn’t know that Nick Offerman was a talented saxophone player when they wrote the Duke Silver plotline.
Ketchup was a medicine in the early 1800s.
In 2017 more people were killed from injuries caused by taking a selfie than by shark attacks.
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#Weekend Music Share-Pretenders – Back On The Chain Gang (Live Aid 1985)
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Friday Quote 10/14/2022
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Wordless Wednesday*New Orleans at Night
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Today in History October 9, 2022
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1936
Hoover Dam begins transmitting electricity to Los Angeles
On October 9, 1936, harnessing the power of the mighty Colorado River, Hoover Dam begins sending electricity over transmission lines spanning 266 miles of mountains and deserts to run the lights, radios, and stoves of Los Angeles. Initially named Boulder Dam, work on the dam was …read more
1992
Meteorite crashes into Chevy Malibu
On October 9, 1992, 18-year-old Michelle Knapp is watching television in her parents’ living room in Peekskill, New York when she hears a thunderous crash in the driveway. Alarmed, Knapp ran outside to investigate. What she found was startling, to say the least: a sizeable hole …read more
1963
Landslide kills thousands in Italy
On October 9, 1963, a landslide in Italy leads to the deaths of more than 2,000 people when it causes a sudden and massive wave of water to overwhelm a dam. The Diga del Vajont dam was built in the Vaiont Gorge to supply hydroelectric power to Northern Italy. Located 10 miles …read more
1946
“The Iceman Cometh,” by Eugene O’Neill, opens on Broadway
Hailed by many critics as Eugene O’Neill’s finest work, The Iceman Cometh opens at the Martin Beck Theater on October 9, 1946. The play, about desperate tavern bums clinging to illusion as a remedy for despair, was the last O’Neill play to be produced on Broadway before the …read more
1635
Rhode Island founder banished from Massachusetts
Religious dissident Roger Williams is banished from the Massachusetts Bay Colony by the General Court of Massachusetts. Williams had spoken out against the right of civil authorities to punish religious dissension and to confiscate Native American land. After leaving …read more
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Fun Facts
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Honeybees can get drunk on fe
It’s a common misconception that squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
People with brain damage can suffer from “joke addiction.”
Billy goats urinate on their own heads to smell more attractive to females.
There isn’t a single verified case of a snow leopard attacking a human.
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Want To See Awards Again, Why Not Start With The Versatile Blogger Award
This is a post from 2015 about The Versatile Blogger Award. There was a time when Awards were common and then they stopped. You can start them again. If you know a blogger that fits the description I encourage you to send them the award. It’s a nice way to say you’re thinking about them.
If you’re interested in what awards are out there, you can do a WP search or look back thru my archives, you’ll have to look a ways back, maybe 2015 & 2016 because I stopped taking awards after my page was overflowing with them.
Some of the bloggers below have changed sites or taking a break from writing. This post just gives you the idea and the rules of the award.
I want to give a big thanks to Blogger One Among Many for nominating me for The Versatile Blogger Award. I appreciate how you stop by often and leave comments. What makes your Blog interesting is your free-form style and open conversation about just about everything. I urge everyone to visit https://oneamongmany.wordpress.com.
7 Things About Me
In my high school street racing days, I stood between cars to start the race.
I raced our 76′ Camaro SS at Green Valley Raceway. My husband normally drove 13’s in a quarter-mile. I drove 14’s even with the mistake of throwing it into neutral. Racing gets me high, high, high! Our car had no back or passenger seats, and super hulk under the hood.
Driving in a NASCAR race is the pinnacle for me. I would wear my depends, you never know.
I love books, sometimes it’s nice to touch pages instead of a keyboard.
Once I am well, I plan to minister to sick/dying children, the elderly, and the homeless. I now know why I survived my traumatic life.
I love birds of prey. A Red Tail Hawk family stops by daily for a drink and bath. A highlight of my day.
I’m excited about starting The Pud’n Cup Charity. My gramps called me “Pud” all my life.
Awards are time-consuming yet your Blogs are special and I want to let you know. I want the WP family to meet you and enjoy your site as much as I do. It will not hurt my feelings how you choose to bend the rules.
Putting My Feet In The Dirt http://puttingmyfeetinthe.com
Better Not Broken http://betternotbroken.com
Van By The River http://vanbytheruver.wordpress.com
Bipolar for Life http://bipolarforlife.me
Noir http://sedge808.com
DDDangerous.com http://dddangerous.com
Adoption http://caseyalexanderblog.wordpress.com
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SMILE REAL BIG! Each of you has inspired, educated, and entertained me, Thank you. Have fun passing the award along to your inspiration.
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Favorite Health & Wellness Shower Steamers-Great Gift
These shower steamers are great for self-care and make great gifts. I’ve looked on Amazon and was surprised by how expensive Steamers are. Treat yourself, your friends, and to family to these favorite shower steamers.
By Irena Saro & Cyna Riley-Rank
Willow and Sage by Stampington
You will need:
1 cup baking soda
1/2 cup citric acid
1/3 cup arrowroot powder
1/4 cup kaolin clay
Bowl: Large non-metallic
Spray the bottle with water
Nitrile gloves
Silicone mold: cylinder
45 drops of rosemary essential oil
45 drops peppermint essential oil
30 drops of chamomile essential oil
Dried leaves/herbs (optional)
150 drops of eucalyptus essential oil
Dried eucalyptus leaves, crushed (optional)
Mica: green (optional)
120 drops of peppermint essential oil
2 TB. menthol crystals Mica: Agua (optional)
How to Make
Add all the dry ingredients to a large, non-metallic bowl and whisk until blended. Drop the essential oils on the dry ingredients, and stir to combine. The essential oils can create droplets, which will dissolve in the following step.
Spray the mixture with a little water and incorporate it immediately to avoid a reaction. If you don’t have a spray bottle, sprinkle water on the mixture using a teaspoon.
Put on nitrile gloves to protect your hands when kneading the mixture as the citric acid can irritate sensitive skin and nail polish. The mixture should feel like damp sand and be wet enough to hold its shape when pressed together. If using colored mica and dried herbs or flowers, add them to the mixture.
Fill the silicone mold with the mixture, and press firmly into the mold using your fingertips, paying attention to the edges. Let the mixture dry for 24-48 hours. Making shower steamers can be affected by the humidity; in a humid environment, the drying time may be longer. When they feel hard and solid, carefully peel back the mold and gently pop out of the disk. Store the steamers in an airtight container or jar, and ensure that the steamers aren’t exposed to water or moisture. The shelf life is one year.
Before use, let warm water run for several minutes to moisturize the air. It’s best to place the steamer away from the running water and the drain. Ideally, only the bottom of the tabs should be wet. You can also put a shower steamer in a soap dish. Breathe in deeply as the essential oils vaporize.
These are a year-round self-care treat. Make a huge batch and then you have some for gifts. Don’t forget your self-care, save some for yourself.
Melinda
#Weekend Music Share-Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers – Refugee -1985 (Live Aid)
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Friday Quote 10/7/2022
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Wordless Wednesday*Yosemite Falls
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Today in History
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1985
Hollywood icon Rock Hudson dies of AIDS
On October 2, 1985, actor Rock Hudson, 59, becomes the first major U.S. celebrity to die of complications from AIDS. Hudson’s death raised public awareness of the epidemic, which until that time had been ignored by many in the mainstream as a “gay plague.”
Hudson, born Leroy Harold Scherer Jr., on November 17, 1925, in Winnetka, Illinois, was a Hollywood heartthrob whose career in movies and TV spanned nearly three decades. With leading-man good looks, Hudson starred in numerous dramas and romantic comedies in the 1950s and 60s, including Magnificent Obsession, Giant and Pillow Talk. In the 1970s, he found success on the small screen with such series as McMillan and Wife. To protect his macho image, Hudson’s off-screen life as a gay man was kept secret from the public.
1965
Gatorade invented at University of Florida
On October 2, 1965, a team of scientists invent Gatorade, a sports drink to quench thirst, in a University of Florida lab. The name “Gatorade” is derived from the nickname of the university’s sports teams. Eventually, the drink becomes a phenomenon and makes its inventors …read more
1958
The Cold War comes to Africa, as Guinea gains its independence
The former French colony of Guinea declares its independence on October 2, 1958, with Sekou Toure as the new nation’s first leader. Guinea was the sole French West African colony to opt for complete independence, rather than membership in the French Community, and soon …read more
1967
Thurgood Marshall sworn in as first Black Supreme Court justice
Chief Justice Earl Warren swears in Thurgood Marshall, the first Black justice of the U.S. Supreme Court. As chief counsel for the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) in the 1940s and ’50s, Marshall was the architect and executor of the legal …read more
1941
Operation Typhoon is launched
On October 2, 1941, the Germans begin their surge to Moscow, led by the 1st Army Group and Gen. Fedor von Bock. Russian peasants in the path of Hitler’s army employ a “scorched-earth” policy. Hitler’s forces had invaded the Soviet Union in June, and early on it had become one …read more
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Fun Facts
Hi, thanks for stopping by today. I love hearing your comments each week. We learn some interesting things, don’t we?
Honeybees can get drunk on fermented tree sap.
It’s a common misconception that squirrels forget where they hide about half of their nuts.
People with brain damage can suffer from “joke addiction.”
Billy goats urinate on their own heads to smell more attractive to females.
There isn’t a single verified case of a snow leopard attacking a human.
Enjoy!
Melinda
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Friday Quote 9/30/2022
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#Weekend Music Share-Heart – Barracuda & Crazy On You by Heart!
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Wordless Wednesday*Asps
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Here’s the post on me the Asps Wrangler, you’ll find it humorous. If you’re not familiar with Asps read the warnings here.
Melinda
Today in History September 25, 2022
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1789
Bill of Rights passes Congress
The first Congress of the United States approves 12 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, and sends them to the states for ratification. The amendments, known as the Bill of Rights, were designed to protect the basic rights of U.S. citizens, guaranteeing the freedom of speech, …read more
2005
IRA officially disarms
Two months after announcing its intention to disarm, the Irish Republican Army (IRA) gives up its weapons in front of independent weapons inspectors. The decommissioning of the group’s substantial arsenal took place in secret locations in the Republic of Ireland. One Protestant …read more
1894
Grover Cleveland pardons bigamists, adulterers, polygamists and unlawful cohabitants
On September 25, 1894, President Grover Cleveland issues a presidential proclamation pardoning followers of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints (also known as Mormons) who had previously engaged in polygamous marriages or habitation arrangements considered unlawful by …read more
1970
“The Partridge Family” premieres on ABC
Unwilling to rest as a one-hit wonder when its first big hit, The Monkees, went off the air in 1968, the television production company Screen Gems wasted no time in trying to repeat its success. On September 25, 1970, in the 8:30 p.m. time slot immediately following The Brady Bunch, ABC premiered a program that would give Screen Gems its second TV-to-pop-chart smash: The Partridge Family.
If the Beatles served as the inspiration for The Monkees, it was the real-life family act the Cowsills that inspired Screen Gems to dream up The Partridge Family, but the family demurred when it learned that actress Shirley Jones, and not Barbara Cowsill, would be playing the role of Shirley Partridge. Undaunted, Screen Gems hired four non-singing child actors for the roles of Laurie, Danny, Chris and Tracy Partridge and one future teen idol, David Cassidy, for the role of Keith.
1775
Ethan Allen is captured
After aborting a poorly planned and ill-timed attack on the British-controlled city of Montreal, Continental Army Colonel Ethan Allen is captured by the British on September 25, 1775. After being identified as an officer of the Continental Amy, Allen was taken prisoner and sent …read more
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