Fun & Facts for May 17, 2008
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World History
World History
2004 – First Same-Sex Marriages occur in the United States
1997 - Sylvester Stallone and Jennifer Flavin were married in London.
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Atlantic Canadian History
Atlantic Canadian History
On this day in 1686, Monsignor de Saint-Vallier, Bishop of New France, arrives at Grand Falls as part of a 5 month visit to Acadia. His account of the journey is later published in Paris - one of the first written records of inland travel in the Maritimes.
On this day in 1851, Launch of the sailing ship Marco Polo (NB); reputed to be the fastest ship in the world.
On this day in 1855, Charlottetown incorporated as a city
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Notable Quotes
Notable Quotes
“Ignorance breeds monsters to fill up the vacancies of the soul that are unoccupied by the verities of knowledge.”
– Horace Mann
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Jokes
Jokes
Q: Why was astrology invented?
A: So economics could be an accurate science.
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Science Facts
Science Facts
It takes 3 hours for food to move through the intestine.
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Celebrity Birthdays
Celebrity Birthdays
Dennis Hopper - 1936
Bill Paxton - 1955
Debra Winger - 1955
Bob Saget - 1956
Enya - 1961
Jordan Knight - 1970
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