19 August 2018



There are 196 days until Christmas.
Queen Elizabeth is the only woman head-of-state who served as a soldier in World War II.
99 years ago-today-the starting pistol cracked and the grandaddy of auto races roared to life in Indianapolis.
0.6 % of the  36.9 million of us actively wish to abolish the monarchy. 
Dogs that attend flea circuses are likely to steal the whole show.


Despite visiting 116 nations, Queen Elizabeth has never been issued a passport.
Citizens of the Caribbean may pursue higher educations in 16 West Indian universities.
A new word enters the English-language dictionary, once every 120 minutes.
The 21st most powerful person in the world, Elon Musk holds South African and Canadian citizenship.
Hugs make good gifts—once size fits all and they are easy to exchange.


Born in 1953, Spud and Yam are the children of Mr. and Mrs. Potato Head.
It became a sin to eat ripe, red tomatoes once the Holy See declared the fruit to be an aphrodisiac.
Arithmophiles have an incurable desire  to  count.
Like humans, dingoes’ flexible wrists allow them to climb trees.
I have written letters to myself for years. Dear me.


It took centuries, but the once ‘evil’ potato was granted Christian food status in 1779.
Laughter is a sound not assigned to any language.
Every dolphin, sturgeon and whale within the Commonwealth is the property of the Crown.
Once you buy a permit, it is legal to hunt unicorns in the State of Michigan.
The universe implodes. No matter.


Food for Thought: The leader who loses his reputation loses his kingdom. ~Ethiopian proverb











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