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Official U.S. State Dogs: ALASKA
Since Maryland first chose the Chesapeake Bay Retriever as its State Dog in 1964, the idea of having a state dog has been growing in popularity. In 2010, Alaska became one of 12 states which have designated an official state dog. … Continue reading
Posted in Alaska, United States
Tagged Alaskan Malamute, Official State Symbols, U.S. Official State Dogs
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“I Am Canadian” bringing people together
There is much to admire about Canada. Its natural beauty, its wonderful people, and its somewhat amused tolerance of its big loud neighbor to the south. And now, there’s one more thing to like: Thank you, Molson Canadian. May this … Continue reading
Posted in Canada, Short Video
Tagged Beer, Bringing People Together, I Am Canadian, Multilingual
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Two U.S. National Landmarks That Move!
Most National Landmarks and Monuments stand still, but these two are National Landmarks because they move — people from place to place. The world’s first cable car line, on Clay Street in San Francisco, began service in August 1873. Cable … Continue reading
AN EAGLE WITH A SUNLIT EYE
We almost lost the Bald Eagle (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), our national bird, symbol of our country, in the 1950s, because of the widespread use of the pesticide DDT. Then in 1962, Rachel Carson’s book, Silent Spring, made people aware of what was … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Documentrary Films, Poetry, Walt Whitman
Tagged Alfred Lord Tennyson, Bald Eagles, Channel Islands, DDT, Endangered Species, Rachel Carson - Silent Spring, Sea Eagles
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ON THIS DAY: July 4, 2016
July 4th is: Sidewalk Egg Frying Day National Country Music Day Independence From Meat Day AND National Barbecued Spareribs Day National Holidays from Around the World Cayman Islands – Constitution Day Columbia – Feast of St. Peter and St. Paul … Continue reading
Posted in Astronomy/Astrophysics, History, Holidays, On This Day, Rock and Roll, United States
Tagged Crab Nebula, Freedom of Information Act, Fry an Egg on the Sidewalk, John Adams, Rolling Stones, Thomas Jefferson, Walt Whitman
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The Coffee Shop: MOSQUITO
The Coffee Shop is an open thread-style discussion forum for human interest news of the day. —oooOooo– There are several hosts, each host being responsible for picking a “theme of the day” and starting the discussion. But in an open thread, … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Poetry, The Coffee Shop
Tagged Alcoholic Beverages, John Updike, Mosquito, Nature, Pregnant Women, Sweat, Type O Blood
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GILA MONSTER: His Myth is Worse than His Bite
“I have never been called to attend a case of Gila monster bite, and I don’t want to be. I think a man who is fool enough to get bitten by a Gila monster ought to die. The creature is … Continue reading
Mockingbird Blues
The Northern Mockingbird (Mimus polyglottos), found all over North America, is famous for imitating the songs of other birds, but also copies many sounds that are part of the human environment. Mockingbird by Judith Harris I can hear him, now, even in … Continue reading
Posted in Biology, Poetry, Short Video
Tagged Mockingbird Blues, North America, Northern Mockingbird
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ON THIS DAY: July 3, 2016
July 3rd is: Disobedience Day Stay Out of the Sun Day Plastic Bag Free Day National Chocolate Wafer Day National Holidays Around the World Armenia – Vardavar Belarus – Independence Day Myanmar – Women’s Day U.S. Virgin Islands – Emancipation … Continue reading
Posted in History, Holidays, On This Day, Rock and Roll, Scotland
Tagged Franz Kafka, Jim Morrison, Quebec, The Doors - Light My Fire, Thomas Edison, Women's Rights
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