Saturday
was National Margarita Day. *The great thing about drinking too
much tequila on National Margarita Day, is that you'll end up only
doing it once. (Paul Dudley)
On
this date in 1972, President Richard Nixon arrived in China, marking
the first time an American president had visited the country. *A
half hour after he left he was hungry for more China. (Paul
Dudley)
Wicked
actress Cynthia Erivo has been chosen to star as Jesus Christ in the
Hollywood Bowl production of Jesus Christ Superstar. *If Jesus
returns soon, he's gonna go to the play, sit in the front row and read
a newspaper. (Rick Fancy)
Known
for her distinctive voice and eclectic style that blends electronic and
classical music, Icelandic pop singer Björk was born on this day in
1965. *By the way, Björk is what I scream when I try to assemble
a new bedroom set from Ikea. (Rick Fancy)
On
this date in 1902, renowned American photographer Ansel Adams was born.
He became famous for his black-and-white images depicting the natural
beauty of the American West. *Pretty sure he never took a
duckface selfie of himself his entire life. (Paul
Dudley)
Netflix
has opened a restaurant in Las Vegas. *So now you and your
partner can go back and forth for an hour about what to eat AND what to
watch on T.V. (Paul Dudley)
It's
Yoko Ono's birthday. Artist, singer, and widow of musician John
Lennon. *Today friends and family will sing Happy Birthday to
her...thankfully, not the other way around. (Paul Dudley)
Italian
inventor, physicist and chemist Alessandro Volta, best known for his
development of the first electric battery, was born on this day in
1745, he lived to be 82. *He just kept going, and going,
and… (Rick Fancy)
World
Pangolin Day was observed Saturday, the day is dedicated to raising
awareness about the endangered pangolin species. *Pro tip, you’ll
want avoid your pet pangolin if it sounds like it’s coming down with a
virus. (Paul Dudley)
February
17th marks the birthday of French mathematician and philosopher René
Descartes, born in 1596. Known for his contributions to modern
philosophy, he is possibly best known for his famous phrase, "Cogito,
ergo sum" (I think, therefore I am) *…and mastering the art of writing
clearly while stoned. (Paul Dudley)
The
first-ever public library in the United States opened its doors on
February 17, 1791. In Franklin, Massachusetts, the library was named
after Benjamin Franklin, who donated a collection of books for its
establishment. *Which mean the library was gifted the very first
editions of the entire 50 Shades of Gray series. (Rick
Fancy)
Friday
in 1929, the St. Valentine's Day Massacre took place in Chicago,
Illinois. Noted gangster Al Capone and his gang killed seven
members of a rival gang in a warehouse. *On the plus side all 7
mobsters were off the hook for an expensive Valentines Day
dinner. (Rick Fancy)
Actress
Mandy Moore took to Instagram Tuesday to blast an Amazon delivery
driver who apparently delivered a package to the doorstep of her
in-laws Los Angeles home, that was completely destroyed by the recent
wildfires. *It would be the ultimate irony if the package
contained an Amazon Fire Stick. (Paul Dudley)
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