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Monday June 18, 2007

A Tibetan terrier named Arnie who went missing for nearly two years made his way home to his delighted family. Eleven-year-old Arnie, named after movie star Arnold Schwarzenegger, disappeared from the garden of his home near Bantry, County Cork, Ireland, 21 months ago.

His owner Gillian Singleton believed he was stolen for breeding purposes. She said her "happy, beautifully groomed dog" had bee ...

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Crayola is a French word that means Oily chalk.

During World War II, Uncle Bens was the exclusive supplier of rice to the U.S. Armed Forces.

About twenty-five percent of the population will sneeze when they are exposed to light.

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At the evening service tonight, the sermon topic will be "What is Hell?".
Come early and listen to the choir practice.

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Weight Watchers will meet at 7.30 pm at the Presbyterian Church. Please use the large double doors at the side entrance.

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The Vicar is on vacation. Massages can be given to the Church Secretary.

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Fun Book Titles

Apologizing Made Simple
- by Thayer Thorry

The Barber of Seville
- by Aaron Floor

How to Feed Elephants
- by P. Nutts

My Years in a Lunatic Asylum
- by I. M. Nutty

School Meals
- by R. E. Volting

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Good Question

Why is it that at class reunions you feel younger than everyone else looks?

Can you repeat the part after "Listen very carefully"?

You know how most packages say "Open here". What is the protocol if the package says, "Open somewhere else"?

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World Firsts

The 1st solo England to Australia flight takes off piloted by Bert Hinkler.

Tuesday February 7, 1928

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Autherine Lucy, the 1st black student admitted to University of Alabama, is expelled.

Tuesday February 7, 1956

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The first storm warnings for ships was issued by English Admiral, Robert Ritzroy.

Wednesday February 6, 1861

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Events

Relatives of a 91-year-old Ohio woman who died this week are giving her the last word with a sassy, occasionally profane obituary that starts with the basics, "I was born. I lived. I died.", and instructs people to "Wait the appropriate amount of time" before trying to claim her stuff.

They wrote it in Jean Oddi's perspective, recapping the people important to her, adventures she had and her favorite activities, including playing cards and teaching her granddaughter "dirty songs".

Thursday February 23, 2017

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A father and son in Alabama were killed when they crashed into each other in a head-on collision. Jeffrey Morris Brasher and his son Austin Blaine Brasher of Bankston, Alabama, died early Saturday morning.

Jeffrey Brasher was driving a 2006 Ford pickup and his son was driving a 2004 Chevrolet truck when they collided on a highway head-on, said Alabama State Trooper Jonathon Appling.

Saturday February 18, 2017

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The man known as the 'Crocodile Hunter' died after his chest was punctured by a stingray barb while diving off Australia's northeast coast. The 44 year-old colourful personality was filming a documentary about the Great Barrier Reef when tragedy struck.

According to friend and colleague, John Stainton, Steve Irwin swam too close to the ray while he was diving off his boat "Croc One" near Batt Reef, northeast of Port Douglas.

Monday September 4, 2006

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Not to know is bad, not to wish to know is worse.
- African Proverb

Indecision is like a stepchild. If he does not wash his hands, he is called dirty, if he does, he is wasting water.
- African Proverb

When elephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.
- African Proverb

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World Firsts

Richard Johnson is the 1st Vice President chosen by the United States Senate. It happened during the Van Buren administration.

Wednesday February 8, 1837

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The United States swears in its 1st female Secretary of Transportation, namely Elizabeth Dole.

Monday February 7, 1983

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France recognizes the United States of America and signs a treaty of aid in Paris; it's the 1st U.S. treaty.

Friday February 6, 1778

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Wise Words

Listen or thy tongue will keep thee deaf.
- American Indian Proverb

When there is no enemy within, the enemies outside cannot hurt you.
- African Proverb

When elephants fight, it is the grass who suffers.
- African Proverb

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Good Question

Everyone wants to ride with you in the limo. How come nobody will take the bus with you when the limo breaks down?

Why does an inspiring sight like a sunrise always have to take place at such an inconvenient time?

How come it takes so little time for a child who is afraid of the dark to become a teenager who wants to stay out all night?

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