Easter Sunday

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brought to you today by ~

...The Easter Bunny

Today's Cliche:
Pull a rabbit out of the hat.

Birthday:  Christopher Walken
What year was Mr. Walken born?
a. 1939
b. 1942
c. 1950
*answer at bottom of post

When Mr. Walken was 15 he worked briefly as:
a. a lion tamer
b. a stable boy
c. a soda jerk
**answer at bottom of post

On this date:  1931
TWA flight 599 crashes in Kansas killing 8 people including Knute Rockne head football coach at Notre Dame.

Did you Know?
There are 40,000 New York City taxi cab drivers, who collectively drive more than a million miles each day. 

Quote for the Day:
"No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn." 
~ Hal Borland

*b. 1942

**a. a lion tamer

OH DONALD !

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On this date in 1985:  Libby Riddles did what?
a. Became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.
b.  Invented the Cabbage Patch Doll
c.  Released the screenplay for the movie "The Goonies".
*answer at bottom of post

Born on this Date:  1935

Ted Bessell

Best known as "That Girl's" boyfriend.   Oh Donald!

Died on this Date:  1998

American Jazz Musician George Howard ~ age 41

Died of lymphoma

His last album was released posthumously one month after his death.

Song for the Day: Love Will Find a Way

George Howard

Today's Quote:  It is better to be hated for what you are than to be loved for what you are not.  Andre' Gide, Autumn Leaves

Fun Fact: (or in this case the not so fun fact) The IRS admits that one in five people who call their help line get the wrong answer to their question. 

a. Became the first woman to win the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race.

1918 1947 2007 oh my!

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Today is the 79th day of the year.

On this Date in History:  1918

U.S. Congress establishes time zones and approves daylight savings time.

Birthday Pick:  1947

Glenn Close

Which of the following is NOT true about Glenn Close?
a.  She writes a column for a blog about dogs
b.  She has been married four times
c.  She keeps all of her costumes after filming finishes
*answer at bottom of post

Died on this Date:  2007
Luther Ingram

Song for the Day:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nWAUCVbnDUg


Today's Quote:

Though bitter, good medicine cures illness.

Though it may hurt, loyal criticism will have beneficial effects.  

Sima Qian

Read more at http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/s/simaqian234308.html#yolhYTCiIL7dMchk.99 

HAVE A GOOD TUESDAY!

*b. She has been married four times is NOT true.

Better Late than ....

Oh the day went by fast!

Today's American Treasure Trivia Blog is brought to you by our cliche for the day:

On this date in History:

Penn State University was founded.  Guess what year?
a. 1855
b. 1879
c. 1901
*answer at bottom of post

Birthday Pick:  1975  Actress Drew Barrymore

Died on this Date: 1981
Michael Maltese
Who was Michael Maltese?
a. a cartoonist
b. a hot air balloonist
c. an oil tycoonist

Today's Top Song on the Billboard Chart in 1975 was ...
Pick Up the Pieces ... Average White Band
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnH_zwVmiuE

Quote for the Day:

“Winning is great, sure, but if you are really going to do something in life, the secret is learning how to lose. Nobody goes undefeated all the time. If you can pick up after a crushing defeat, and go on to win again, you are going to be a champion someday.” Wilma Rudolph

from THINKEXIST.com

a. 1855
a. cartoonist

Funny Friday

By Friday, we all need a laugh. so here are some really funny babies. We hope they give you a chuckle!

http://itsalittlebitofrain.blogspot.com/2012/03/thats-funny-friday.html

from believingoutlout.com

http://itsalittlebitofrain.blogspot.com/2012/03/thats-funny-friday.html