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In case you didn’t get you mom a great gift, you can remind her that you got your second shot of the vaccine just the other day and you can see her soon (so you have some extra time.) What your excuse will be next year is your business. The United States celebrates Mother’s DayContinue reading “Here’s to you Mrs. Robinson”

May 8, 1945 –Let’s face it, Harry S. Truman was a shlub for most of his adult life. He was a failed businessman. He was a minor cog in a a political machine when he was picked to be Senator for his home state, Missouri. Roosevelt picked him to be his Vice President to spiteContinue reading “Today in History”

The famous world conqueror Napoleon Bonaparte was once attacked and defeated by … bunnies. The emperor had requested that a rabbit hunt be arranged for himself and his men. His chief of staff Alexandre Berthier set it up and had men round up reportedly 3,000 rabbits for the occasion. When the rabbits were released fromContinue reading “And we were taught that Waterloo was the conqueror’s greatest defeat …”

May 7, 399 BC (according to Plato) –… Socrates, what is truth?’ ‘Socrates, what is beauty?’ Never once did any of you guys say ‘Socrates, hemlock is poisonous.’ Thanks a lot, you guys … Greek authorities forced philosopher Socrates to end his life by drinking a potion containing hemlock for his teaching methods which arousedContinue reading “Today in History”

May 6, 1937 –At 7:25 pm, the German dirigible The Hindenburg (Pride of the Nazi Zeppelin fleet) burned while landing at the naval air station at Lakehurst, NJ on this date. On board were 6l crew and 36 passengers. The landing approach seemed normal, when suddenly a tongue of flame appeared near the stern. FireContinue reading “Oh, the humanity!”

May 6, 1910 –Albert Edward Saxe-Coburg and Gotha, known as the ‘Uncle of Europe‘ because he was related to nearly every other European monarch, was not having a good day. Dealing with a case of severe bronchitis (brought on by his life long heavy cigar smoking and whore mongering) and urged by his family toContinue reading “Another episode of “Oh, Those Wacky Royals!””

May 5, 1821 –Napoleon died on the island of St. Helena on this date. After confession, Extreme Unction and Viaticum in the presence of Father Ange Vignali, Napoleon’s last words were, “France, l’armée, tête d’armée, Joséphine” (“France, army, head of the army, Joséphine“). Some suspect Napoleon died from arsenic poisoning. More likely, he died fromContinue reading “Another thing your teacher never told you”

Please take a moment from cutting those limes and getting that sea salt ready for the massive margarita you all have to make to celebrate this day. For those of you who don’t know – it’s not Mexican Independence Day (that’s September 16th) – it’s the celebration of Mexican General Ignacio Zaragoza victory over theContinue reading “No it’s not the Mexican Fourth of July”

May 4, 1959 – Originally called the Gramophone awards, the first Grammys were handed out on this date, to honor the musical accomplishments by performers for the year 1958. The ceremony was hosted by comedian Mort Sahl and held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California. At the same time, Recording Academy membersContinue reading “Today in Music History”

May 4th is called Star Wars Day. You get it – May the Fourth be with you. Oh, never mind. Demand Euphoria!