Remembering A Great Actress And Singer
“Always be a first-rate version of yourself, instead of a second-rate version of somebody else.” Judy Garland, born June 10, 1922
Fun Facts
125 Years Ago . . .
On June 7, 1897, the world’s first car dealership was opened by William E. Metzger, in Detroit Michigan. Believe it or not, he sold “Waverley”…
Oh, Those Pesky June Bugs!
Have you ever been sitting out on your patio on a summer evening, heard a low-buzzing sound and then been hit in the head by…
“Mini-Sharks” Attack Beachgoers In So Cal!
Swimmers in Southern California are reporting that their feet are being bitten by “mini-sharks”. These tiny isopods (Excirolana chiltoni) have been nicknamed “mini-sharks”. They grow…
Celebrating The Great “Tonight Show” Host
“In Hollywood if you don’t have a shrink, people think you’re crazy.” Johnny Carson, born October 23, 1925
75 Years Ago…
On October 14, 1947, Chuck Yeager officially broke the sound barrier (Mach 1.05) in a rocket-powered Bell X-1 plane. On December 12, 1953, he flew…
A Spooky Story For Halloween
“In very ancient books it is said that there used to be many goblin-spiders in Japan. Some folks declare there are still some goblin-spiders. During…
National Vinegar Month!
May is National Vinegar Month, so let’s take a look at some fun facts about this popular ingredient: Vinegar is a sour liquid that is…
Remembering a great actor and writer
“I prefer people who rock the boat to people who jump out.” Orson Welles, born May 6th, 1915
70 Years Ago . . .
On May 1, 1952, the children’s toy Mr. Potato Head went on sale. It was manufactured and distributed by Hasbro. The previous day, it also…
National Grilled Cheese Month!
April is National Grilled Cheese month. Let’s take a look at some fun facts about one of our favorite treats: The Ancient Romans were the…
Remembering A Great Radio And TV Host
“If you want to stay young-looking, pick your parents very carefully. Dick Clark, died April 18, 2012