History
Interesting facts from history for today and any day.
Ebbets Field: Team Owner Buys Land
Brooklyn Robins baseball owner Charles Ebbets announced the purchase of 4.5 acres of land that would become Ebbets Field during the following season. The land was in the pigtown section of Brooklyn and the stadium was set to be ready for the following season. Charles Ebbets acquired the needed land in pieces since 1908 and
Alice Sanger: First Female White House Staffer
Alice Sanger, stenographer to President Benjamin Harrison, is the first woman employed at The White House in an office position. Her position included the transcription of documents and speeches and writing “all the president’s personal letters.” Ms. Sanger’s annual salary was $1,600, and she was recognized by local newspapers as an able stenographer. In fact,
Quote: New Year’s Resolutions
On New Year’s Resolutions: Yesterday, everybody smoked his last cigar, took his last drink and swore his last oath. Today, we are a pious and exemplary community. Thirty days from now, we shall have cast our reformation to the winds and gone to cutting our ancient shortcomings considerably shorter than ever. – Mark Twain New
Food: Outback Aussie Cheese Fries
If you’re dieting you should probably avoid Outback’s Aussie Cheese Fries. The United States Department of Agriculture notes the average adult should consume 2000 calories per day. The cheese fries which come covered in bacon, scallions, and cheese contain 2900 calories per serving. That is one person’s entire recommended caloric intake for more than a
Happy Hour: Champagne
Today’s Happy Hour selection is champagne. Ring in the New Year like nobility of years’ past with the bubbly. For this drink you only need a bottle, glasses, and pour. Of course, a little experience opening a bottle og bubbly may be useful, but no mixes please. Be careful. A little can go a long
Paul Revere
Paul Revere was an American silversmith, engraver, early industrialist, and Patriot in the American Revolution. Paul Revere (1 January 1735 – 10 May 1818) was a Patriot in the American Revolution, silversmith, engraver, and early industrialist. He is best known for his midnight ride to warn colonial militiamen in April 1775 of the approaching British forces before the battles of Lexington
National Hangover Day
Everyone knows today is New Year’s Day, but it is also National Hangover Day also. Despite or because of COVID19, many ring in the New Year with alcohol consumption and often to excess. It’s become part of culture to bring in a New Year with hopes and dreams and lots of alcohol, especially champagne. This
2018 Rose Bowl
The 2018 Rose Bowl saw the Georgia Bulldogs score twenty-four points to take a 38-31 lead in the fourth quarter after a first half that had them behind 31-14. The Oklahoma Sooners went on to score two touchdowns – the second on a fumble recovery to get the game to 45-38, but Georgia tailback Nick
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