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Monthly Archives: February 2020
February 29, 1908
On February 29, 1908, Dutch scientists produced solid helium for the first time. The party balloons proposed using solid helium for the discovery party were found to be an utter failure. They were found to float like the proverbial lead balloon. Close Bookmark and Share This Page Save to Browser Favorites / BookmarksAskbackflipblinklistBlogBookmarkBloglinesBlogMarksBlogsvineBuddyMarksBUMPzee!CiteULikeConnoteadel.icio.usDiggdiigoDotNetKicksDropJackdzoneFacebookFarkFavesFriendsitefolkd.comFurlGoogleJamespotJeqqKaboodlekirtsylinkaGoGoLinkedInMa.gnoliaMister WongMixxMySpaceNetvouzNewsvineoneviewOnlyWirePlugIMPropellerRedditSegnaloShoutwireSimpySlashdotSurphaceSphinnSpurlSquidooStumbleUponTechnoratiThisNextTwitterWebrideWindows LiveYahoo!Email This … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged balloons, helium, lead balloon, science, solid helium, the dutch
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February 28, 1951
On February 28, 1951, a Senate committee issued a report that stated that there were two at least ‘two’ major crime syndicates in the United States. When asked about the Republican and Democratic parties, the committee quickly said, ‘They are four at least ‘four’ major crime syndicates in the United States.
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged American Politics, crime, crime syndicates, Democratic Party, GOP, politics, Republican Party, Senate, US Senate
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February 26, 1907
On February 26, 1907, the US Congress raised their own salaries to $7,500. In 1907, the average workers’ annual salary was between $200 to $400. So, it’s not just now that our Congressmen and Congresswoman are out of touch with the common man and woman. It seems they have always been callous toward the average … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged common man, Congressmen, Congresswomen, money, salaries, same old same old, US Congress, US politics
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February 24, 2007
On February 24, 2007 the state of Virginia’s General Assembly decided to act like a collection of moral adults and passed a resolution expressing “profound regret” for the state’s role in promoting and enforcing slavery. There were no riots or sudden lawsuits. The descendants of the slaves didn’t go around and wag their fingers at … Continue reading
Posted in 21st Century, Historical Facts
Tagged acting like an adult, apology, Slavery, Virginia
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February 23, 1954
On February 23, 1954, the first mass vaccination of children against polio was started in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. There were no idiot ‘Karens’ screaming and moaning about how vaccines poison children and how the vaccines were causing autism. The parents of Pittsburgh who lined their beloved children up to get the vaccine had seen first hand … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged anti-vaxxers, Pennsylvania, Pittsburgh, polio, shit-slapping, vaccinations
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February 22, 1984
On February 22, 1984, the US Census Bureau statistics showed that Alaska was the fastest growing state of the decade with a population increase of 19.2%. It should also be noted that Alaska was also the state with the smallest population, so one family getting frisky can have a huge impact on the growth rate. … Continue reading
Posted in 20th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged Alaska, long nights, no video games, population
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February 21, 1245
On February 21, 1245, Thomas, the first known Bishop of Finland was granted resignation by Pope Gregory IX. He’d committed several felonies while as Bishop, including torturing a man to death and forging a papal letter. Pope Gregory was thought to have said, “I can forgive the torture and killing of a damned Viking, but … Continue reading
Posted in 13th Century, Historical Facts
Tagged a little bit of torture, Bishop Thomas, Catholic Church, crimes, felonies, Finland, forgery, Pope Gregory IX, torture
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