History Schmistory: September 11. What is this magical place?
Thursday, September 11, 2025
1609: Henry Hudson discovers Manhattan Island and mingles with its indigenous people. Here they are in their native habitat…
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GO THERE!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The city of Hamilton, Ontario has 126 waterfalls, claiming the title of  Waterfall Capital of the World. Also known as “The City of Bladder Infection” 🙂
http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/6/6d/Ontario_Waterfalls_1.jpg
GO THERE!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
The Great Blue Hole, located in the Belize Barrier Reef, is 407ft deep. Sorry kids, no shallow end.
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History Schmistory: September 10. No Fear!
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
1419: John the Fearless, Duke of Burgundy, is assassinated by the Dauphin‘s gang. Witnesses report he was crying like a baby.
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So long, and thanks for all the fish.
Deadword of the Day: Gillmaw
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
Gillmaw: A glutton. One who eats waaaay too much.
As in: What’s for dinner, gillmaw?
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History Schmistory: September 9. And we shall call it…
Tuesday, September 9, 2025
1776: The Continental Congress officially names its new union of sovereign states The United States, coming in just ahead of Libertyland and Don’t Tread on Us-ia.
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Deadword of the Day: Wherefore
Monday, September 8, 2025
Wherefore: Why? For what reason? (Not where!)
As In: Wherefore art thou, Li’l Romeo?
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History Schmistory: September 8. A Transparent Wonder!
Monday, September 8, 2025
1930: 3M introduces Scotch Tape to the world. And thus, the ‘poor-man’s facelift’ was born.
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GO THERE! Wheels, Wheels, Wheels
Sunday, September 7, 2025
The London Eye or Millenium Wheel was the tallest Ferris Wheel in the world (443ft) when it first opened in the year 2000. Of course the Chinese couldn’t have that, so they built a bigger one called the Star of Nanchang (525ft). Not to be outdone, Singapore soon after rolled out the Singapore Flyer (541ft). The next challenger to swoop in and claim the title could be a city near you!
