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Do you really need to see down there? This is not a proper gift. Demand Euphoria!

February 13, 1960 –France conducted its first nuclear test, code-named ‘Gerboise Bleue‘ (Blue Desert Rat). The day marked the beginning of a series of four atmospheric nuclear tests at the Reganne Oasis, in the Sahara Desert of Algeria. The test also sets France on the path to building the country’s nuclear capacity, acquiring nuclear aircraft,Continue reading “France gets the bomb”

World Radio Day which raises awareness about the importance of radio and strengthens networking among broadcasters and listeners. Now in its tenth year, the celebration is bigger than ever. In 2022 the theme for this year’s World Radio Day is “Radio and Trust“. < Created by UNESCO, World Radio Day was first celebrated in 2012,Continue reading “World Radio Day”

February 13, 2000 –Two days after Charles M Schulz died, February 11, the last original Peanuts comic strip was printed in newspapers. By February 13th, 2000, 17897 Peanuts comic strips had been published, and remains the most popular comic of all time. And so it goes

All of the festival food should probably be done by now. Most people just want to eat something simple on this day. Some people eat vegetarian foods to cleanse their digestive system (remember yesterday was Diarrhea day.) This day is dedicated to the General Guan Yu. Guan Yu was born in the Three Kingdom period,Continue reading “Today is the 13th day of the Lunar New Year”

February 12, 1972 –The Rev. Al Green’s song, Let’s Stay Together, hit no. 1 on this date. You do not have to place your hands upon the screen when listening to the good reverend; just hearing his voice will send the healing power directly to your nether regions.

Today is the 12th day of the Lunar New Year. Technically, the Spring Festival is 15 days, but celebrations start on New Year’s eve making it 16. However, you can also say that the holiday season starts in lunar December with the Laba Festival (January 10,) making it 40 days of celebration. Since the LunarContinue reading “For this relief, much thanks given”

It’s Peppermint Patty Day – No, not this one (- her real name is Patricia Reichart.) This one It’s minty chocolatey goodness. Demand Euphoria!

February 11, 1650 –Rene Descartes, mathematician, drunken fart and philosopher best known for his statement “I think therefore I am“, stops thinking on this date. Queen Christina of Sweden (remember – the girl king – see December 18 ) persuaded Descartes to come to Stockholm. On this date, after only a few months in thatContinue reading “Bring a sweater when traveling”

The eleventh day of the Lunar New Year is known as the day to welcome Zigu Shen (the Purple Lady). According to legend, Zigu was a concubine of a rich man in ancient China. The wife of the rich man killed her in the toilet due to her jealousy. The Heavenly God had compassion forContinue reading “Yes, this is the longest holiday celebration in the world”