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February 27, 1997

On February 27, 1997, divorce finally became legal in Ireland. Up until that time, you had to wait until one of the disgruntled parties in the marriage to die before you could remarry someone else. On February 28, 1997 in a surprising twist, the life expectancy of abusive drunk husbands and wives increased by several … Continue reading

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July 23, 1885

On July 23, 1885, former President and Civil War General, Ulysses S. Grant died of throat cancer, which was caused by his heavy daily smoking of cigars and drinking cheap whiskey in non-moderation amounts. Two wars and the stress of being President without the understanding and knowledge of being a politician didn’t kill him, but … Continue reading

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