21 December 2018

This is Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.

Eggplants have the highest level of nicotine of any fruit or vegetable.

Mayonaise outsells ketchup in Russia. 

Coptic Christians go vegan before Christmas, celebrated on 7 January.

Never encurryge punsters. 

Pan Am Flight 103 blew up over Lockerbie, Scotland, 30 years ago today-270 dead.

Santa Claus first went to work for Coca-Cola in 1931. 

Every two seconds, a human needs blood. 

In the 15th Century, billiard balls were carved of clay—aristocrats opted for ivory. 

Americans fear that Canucks on marijuana will create a nation of overly friendly, polite people.

Musicians began strumming the electric guitar in 1931. 

Lasagna hails from Naples-Christmas Eve dinner for many Italian-Canadians.

Hermey is the name of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer’s faithful elf companion. 

Today in 1933, the Dominion of Newfoundland reverted to Crown Colony status, after declaring bankruptcy.

Lions’ favourite Yuletide tune is Jungle Bells.

In Kenya, Father Christmas delivers toys in his Land Rover or on his trusty camel. 

In 1832, IV therapy was introduced.

The Palais de Versailles boasts 700 rooms. 

In ten days, we ring in a New Year.

My neighbour says, “If 2017 were human, I’d sue for lost wages, pain and suffering.”

Food for Thought: How many celebrate Christ's birthday; how few His precepts. ~Benjamin Franklin