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It is Saturday nite, and you know what that means… http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DOixt5v84fU   http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5qD72NCJSkk  

It was on this day in 1804 that Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left St. Louis, MO. Accompanied with about 30 other people, the exhibition was commissioned by President Jefferson to explore a large amount of land recently purchased by … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1985 that police in Philadelphia dropped a bomb from a helicopter onto an occupied home. They were attempting to evict some members of “MOVE”, an all-black back-to-nature commune. Citing health concerns & disorderly conduct (the … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1978 that the National Hurricane Center stated that hurricanes will no longer be names only after females. However, no indication was given at the time if they could then be called “himicanes.“ Ba-dum-swish   The first … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1894 that workers at the Pullman Palace Car Company went on strike to protest 16-hour work days as well as a reduction in wages. The country was experiencing a financial crisis, and lowering of wages (as well as … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1876 that the Centennial Exposition opened in Philadelphia, PA. It was the first “World’s Fair” in the United States, and was held to celebrate the 100th Anniversary of the birth of the country. President Grant & the Emperor of … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1955 that the television show Sam and Friends premiered.  Running twice a day on a local NBC station in DC, this 5-minute program featured puppets lip-syncing to various comical songs. The host was a character named … Continue reading →

It on this day in 1886 that a pharmacist by the name of John Styth Pemberton first sold a new patent medicine he had personally mixed together. For the cost of a nickel, customers of Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA were able … Continue reading →

This time of year always makes me long for the upcoming summer. There ain’t nuttin’ quite like hanging with good pals, eating good food, and having good convo – and that seems to happen a lot more often when the … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1429 that Joan of Arc pulled an arrow out of her shoulder and then went on to kick some serious butt. The English were attacking a city gate when an archer’s missile struck her. Upon … Continue reading →