When I was “studying” for a trivia tournament a while back, I decided to create a “mnemonic device” for remembering the order in which all of the… Read more “A Couple of My “Mnemonic Devices” For Remembering Trivial Facts…”
Category: Historic Events
Have You Ever Spent a Cold Winter Night Outside – With Wolves?
Other than being able to check off some New Year’s resolution activities I’d committed to doing, I feel like 2019 is getting off to a “meh” start.… Read more “Have You Ever Spent a Cold Winter Night Outside – With Wolves?”
How Much Do You Know About Things That Happened in 1968?
Fifty years ago today, a 17-year-old woman and a 19-year-old man were married by a Justice of the Peace. Today, they’re both celebrating their 50th wedding anniversary… Read more “How Much Do You Know About Things That Happened in 1968?”
It’s Guy Fawkes’ Day – Here Are Some Suggestions For Celebrating It!
It’s November 5, which means it’s Guy Fawkes’ Day! He’s most famous for being part of the failed “Gunpowder Plot” in 1605, which was an attempt to… Read more “It’s Guy Fawkes’ Day – Here Are Some Suggestions For Celebrating It!”
Reflections upon John Lennon’s death (and other deaths/tragic events)
Former Beatle and singer/songwriter John Lennon died 38 years ago today in New York City. It’s a day I’m not likely to ever forget, akin to people… Read more “Reflections upon John Lennon’s death (and other deaths/tragic events)”
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