May 12, 2013 -After the Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield records the David Bowie song Space Oddity on board the International Space Station, his sublime rendition is posted to YouTube, quickly garnering millions of views. Commander Hadfield said that he had made the video for a number of reasons, but “maybe most importantly, it was aContinue reading “The highest this song was ever played”
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The most expensive part of having kids …
is all the wine you have to drink Mother’s Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Sunday in May. Its origins are loosely inspired by the British version of the day but took a unique path in America, thanks in part to social activist Julia Ward Howe. After the Civil War, HoweContinue reading “The most expensive part of having kids …”
Remember, they were almost called The Toad Elevating Moment
May 11, 1969 –It’s … the day the Monty Python comedy troupe was formed. John Cleese and Graham Chapman were introduced to Terry Gilliam, Eric Idle, Terry Jones and Michael Palin on the set of their British TV series, Do Not Adjust Your Set.
The Byrds first took flight on TV
May 11, 1965 –Performing their cover of Mr. Tambourine Man, The Byrds made their TV debut on NBC’s Hullabaloo, on this date. Bob Dylan wrote Mr. Tambourine Man, which was originally released on his fifth album, Bringing It All Back Home, on March 22, 1965. His version wasn’t released as a single, but when TheContinue reading “The Byrds first took flight on TV”
I never seen you looking so bad my funky one
May 11, 1974 –ABC Records released Steely Dan’s Any Major Dude Will Tell You, on this date, (oh yeah, Rikki Don’t Lose that Number was the A-side.) “Have you ever seen a Squonk’s tears,” a Squonk is a mythical woodland creature who has the ability to dissolve in its own tears. Steely Dan came acrossContinue reading “I never seen you looking so bad my funky one”
From your friends at ACME
At the home office, we are always hoping to offer the finest in products. Mother’s Day is happening on Sunday – perhap if you haven’t found a gift yet, may we suggest: If that is not to your taste perhaps this mug is a tad more subdued: No matter what you get get, remember toContinue reading “From your friends at ACME”
Mosura premiered
May 10, 1962 – The Toho studios classic monster movie Mothra (the original Japanese title was Mosura) was released on a double bill with The Three Stooges in Orbit in the U.S. on this date. (please note: this is the original Japanese version) The movie was edited also removing about 10 minutes from the originalContinue reading “Mosura premiered”
He did it by gamma rays
May 10, 1962 –The Hulk is a fictional superhero appearing in publications by publisher Marvel Comics. Created by writer Stan Lee and artist Jack Kirby, the character first appeared in the debut issue of The Incredible Hulk (May 1962), on this date. In his comic book appearances, following his accidental exposure to gamma rays whileContinue reading “He did it by gamma rays”
Add this to the 80s’ mixed tape
May 10, 1986 –The British Pop Duo Pet Shop Boys had their first of four No. #1 hits when their song West End Girls reach the top of the Billboard charts on this date. West End Girls is a journey through the club scene in London, where Pet Shop Boys Neil Tennant and Chris LoweContinue reading “Add this to the 80s’ mixed tape”
Single socks looks for sole mates
Today is Lost Sock Memorial Day, the day that we take a moment out of our busy lives to mourn the lost of a sock while we do the laundry. After a proper amount of time; stop hoping it will appear to reunite with its mate. Focus on the only healthy choices before you: ThrowContinue reading “Single socks looks for sole mates”
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