27 March 2019



The name Susan means graceful lily.
The Saskatchewan Credit Unions was first to debut the debit card in 1982.
Babylonians attended auctions to buy women for marriage. 
Bye-bye whale oil, today in 1855, Abraham Gesner of Saint John patented kerosene.
Money isn’t everything but it is handy when you forget your debit card.


Australia is the world’s largest exporter of coal.
White leather is the most difficult to produce. 
There are 88 cherries in a kilo.
Today in 1913, the first issue of Le Droit was published in Ottawa.
The cherries went to the chocolate factory because they were cordially invited.



There are five parts to a peanut. 
There are no moose on PEI.
‘Buying the farm’ is far different from ‘betting the farm’.
Today in 1815, the cost of army bills from the War of 1812 was said to be £1,249,996. 
Crazy people never was time wondering if they’re nuts. 


Springs are elastic objects that store mechanical energy. 
Today in 1964, the first 500 Canadian Peacekeepers began their duties in war-torn Cyprus. 
Buddha found enlightenment while contemplating under a fig tree.
Today in 1986 Honda introduced Canadians to its new luxury brand, Acura. 
Reincarnation is making a comeback. 


Food for Thought: The bosom of America is open to receive not only the Opulent and respected Stranger, but the oppressed and persecuted of all Nations and Religions; whom we shall welcome to a participation of all our rights and privileges. ~George Washington










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