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Today in 1975, Mozambique gained independence from Portugal. Tin foil hats—worn to prevent mind control by government—were first donned in 1926. In France, snuff was prescribed for migraine headaches in the 1540s. Today in 1993, Kim Campbell became the 14th PM; the first woman to lead the nation. Evil people who get headaches are Advillians.  The rainbow flag was unfurled for the first time, today in 1978. Sewing machines are calibrated for use with 50-weight cotton thread. Potatoes account for 36% of all fresh and processed vegetables consumed Canadawide. Mechanically, a seesaw is a lever, costing of a beam and a fulcrum.  My neighbour composes tunes about sewing machines. He’s a Singer songwriter.  Sweet corn ice cream is heavenly when served with blueberry pie. Canada Post charges $9.50 to register a piece of mail.  Located on the celestial equator, Orion is visible to every person on the globe.  The active ingredie...

On this date in 1978, the rainbow flag was first unfurled. There can be a million fine feathered friends in a single flock of redwing blackbirds. 43 years ago today, Mozambique declared independence from Portugal. New Brunswick is the world's second largest exporter of peat.  I wanted to pen a pun about Kleenex here but I was afraid I’d blow it. There are three types of discounts. Kim Campbell was sworn as Canada’s first woman Prime Minister, today in 1993. A rainbow is not a physical object.  The maximum one be awarded in a Michigan Small Claims Court is $5,000. Sometimes when I close my eyes, I can’t see. Bayer is the most active stock in the Börse Frankfurt. Three years is the typical lifespan of a hamster. From St. John’s to Victoria, Girl Guides number 75,342 strong. The rainbow trout is a member of the salmon family. A man with rubber pockets will steal soup. Mosquitoes are highly attracted to the colour blue.  Cha...

A newborn baby seahorse is called a colt. On this date in 1945, Germany formally surrendered to the Allies.  Divorce is illegal in The Philippines. Rupophiles have an affinity for dirt.  It’s a sign of the times, ‘Exit’ signs are on their way out.  Mercedes-Benz purchased Chrysler on this date in 1988—the largest industrial merger in history.  According to Norwegian law, only male cats and dogs may be neutered.  Winnie-the-Pooh was published in Latin in 1958 and hit the NY Times Best Seller List.  With the Road Traffic Act of 1930, automobile insurance was made compulsory in the UK. Chicken coops have two doors—if they had four—they’d be chicken sedans.  Ultracrepidarians voice opinions on subjects they know nothing about. The flag of Mozambique features an AK-47 assault rifle.  A fig tree’s blossoms are inside the fruit.  In Manila, people whose license plates end in ‘1’ or ‘2’ may not drive on...