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Today, Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico’s victory over the French Empire in 1862. 4726.85 °C is the melting point of diamonds. Québec, BC, Alberta and New Brunswick have laws enshrining grandparents’ rights. The kayak is a military weapon in the British and American armed forces. Friendly fire—isn’t. Jacques Cousteau and Émile Gagnan patented the modern scuba in 1945. California produces 80% of the world’s almond crop.  The percussion instruments—wind chimes are an example of chance-based music. ‘Well made, well priced, well dressed’, Moore’s began to sell fine men’s wear in 1982. Armour: The kind of suit worn by a man whose tailer is a blacksmith. Today in 1972, the Québec Nordiques became a team in the World Hockey Association.  Feeling good, following whims are the basis of self-esteem; self-mastery is character.  Today in 1952, Ottawa lifted the last of the wartime rationing regulations. Accounting for 15% of sales, pineapple...

Today in 1713, Acadians were given a year to pledge fealty to Britain or be expelled. A watermelon is 92% water. Montréal Island is home to twenty off-leash dog parks.  Serbians buy their TV licenses when they pay their hydro bills. Pitbulls are like guns you can pet. In 1980, Ford recalled 21 million defective vehicles, setting an industry record. Bullfighting is legal in eight countries.  Folks have been taking Eno for upset stomachs since 1852. Butterhead, crisphead, looseleaf and romaine are the four types of lettuce. Dogs can’t operate MRI machines but catscan.  Luxembourg ranks first in universal health care. A pig has 44 teeth.  7% of Louisianans speak French. Roller skates were patented in 1760 by Belgian John Joseph Merlin. Happy rabbits are classified as hoptomists. Coriander is the planet's most popular herb and cumin the Number One spice. During The Great War, the Italian Army ate canned pasta...