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Week 31 Day 212 Flag Today 88°/52° Wind 6 mph Gusts 9 mph Light
Breeze Active Fire: 96 miles away Risk of fire: High Nearest Lightning: 360 miles away Air Quality: Fair Sunshine Jul Averages: Temps: 82°\52° Moisture: 8 Days |
Weekly Observations
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24-30 National
Tequila Week Link |
26-8/11 Games of
the XXXIII Olympiad 2024 |
Daily Observations
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Cheesecake Day Link |
National
Lipstick Day |
Today’s Quote
“July is
hollyhocks and hammocks, fireworks and vacations, hot and steamy weather, cool
and refreshing swims, beach picnics, and vegetables all out of the garden—first
sweet corn on the cob dripping with butter, first tomatoes dead ripe, and the
sun warm, string beans, squash, crisp cucumbers.” – Jean Hersey
Today’s Meme
Today’s Thoughts
I am so enjoying the Olympics. Some
great competitions for sure.
Someone just released a study of bald
eagles in the US. Alaska has the most pairs at 30,000; Colorado has 200 pairs,
and AZ has 65 pairs. A great recovery from my youth. Protection works. Yeah!
1973 was 51 years ago…
Yearly Inflation Rate USA 6.16%
Yearly Inflation Rate UK 8.4%
Average Cost of new house $32,500.00
Average Income per year $12,900.00
Average Monthly Rent $175.00
Cost of a gallon of Gas 40 cents
Year End Close Dow Jones Industrial
Average 850
AMC Javelin car$2,900.00
A Dozen Eggs 45 cents
Ford Galaxie 500 $3,883
Pork Roast Lb 59 cents
Mortons TV Dinner 36 cents
Walkie Talkie Sets $13.88
Dozen Medium Eggs 25 cents
Component-type 8-track stereo tape
player $44.50
Crock pot Cooker $17.79
Mens Paisley Slacks $23.49
Mod Wall Clock $150.00
Lake Cottage 400 ft lot on white river
2 bedroom cottage and boathouse OshKosh, Wisconsin $28,000
American History…NEW!
What city was the
first capital of the United States
Correct: New York City
The Big Apple—where George Washington made the first
inaugural address on April 30, 1789—was the location of the
country's first capital. And Washington and New York aren't alone when it comes
to the national honor. Other
cities that have served as the capital at one time or another include
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Baltimore, Maryland; Lancaster, Pennsylvania (for
just 24 hours!); York, Pennsylvania; Princeton, New Jersey; Annapolis,
Maryland; and Trenton, New Jersey.
Did you Know…?
Hippos Are The Deadliest
Mammals
Lions, rhinos, and even elephants are all deadly in their
own right. When you think of their teeth, horns, tusks, or size, you might
guess that any one of them was the deadliest animal in Africa. Instead, that trophy
goes to the hippopotamus. Not only are hippos the deadliest animals on that
continent, but they're the deadliest mammals in the world (aside from humans).
It's
estimated hippos kill around 500 humans every year, nearly twice the number of
victims lions might claim. Although they are herbivores, hippos are
known to attack when they feel threatened - such as when a human is in their
territory. With lower canines that can grow more than a foot long, it's no
wonder that one bite is all that's needed to kill a human.
Historic Events
- 1945 –
The USS Indiana was torpedoed and sank. Only 318 of 1,196 crewmen
survived.
- 1954 –
The Fellowship of the Ring by J.R.R. Tolkien was published.
- 1958 – NASA (National
Aeronautics and Space Administration) was established.
Birthdays
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Arnold
Schwarzenegger, 77 Politician Hilary Swank,
50 Movie Actress Vivica A.
Fox, 60 Movie Actress Christopher
Nolan, 54 Director |
@83 – Henry
Ford, American engineer and businessman, founded the Ford Motor Company (died
in 1947) @85 – Casey
Stengel, American baseball player and manager (died in 1975) @96 –
Henry W. Bloch, American banker and businessman, co-founded H&R Block
(died in 2019) |
…The End for today…
