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Chewing Gum:
On this day in history, 156 years ago, December 28, 1869, dentist William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was granted a patent for his “Improved Chewing-Gum,” which utilized a method of dissolving rubber in naphtha and alcohol before adding other ingredients. (1/5)
On this day in history, 156 years ago, December 28, 1869, dentist William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was granted a patent for his “Improved Chewing-Gum,” which utilized a method of dissolving rubber in naphtha and alcohol before adding other ingredients. (1/5)
December 28, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Chewing Gum:
On this day in history, 156 years ago, December 28, 1869, dentist William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was granted a patent for his “Improved Chewing-Gum,” which utilized a method of dissolving rubber in naphtha and alcohol before adding other ingredients. (1/5)
On this day in history, 156 years ago, December 28, 1869, dentist William Finley Semple of Mount Vernon, Ohio, was granted a patent for his “Improved Chewing-Gum,” which utilized a method of dissolving rubber in naphtha and alcohol before adding other ingredients. (1/5)
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Obstetrical Analgesia:
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 27, 1845, Doctor Crawford Williamson Long, from Jefferson, Georgia, administered ether to his wife during the birth of their second child, the first recorded use of anesthesia during childbirth. (1/5)
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 27, 1845, Doctor Crawford Williamson Long, from Jefferson, Georgia, administered ether to his wife during the birth of their second child, the first recorded use of anesthesia during childbirth. (1/5)
December 27, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Obstetrical Analgesia:
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 27, 1845, Doctor Crawford Williamson Long, from Jefferson, Georgia, administered ether to his wife during the birth of their second child, the first recorded use of anesthesia during childbirth. (1/5)
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 27, 1845, Doctor Crawford Williamson Long, from Jefferson, Georgia, administered ether to his wife during the birth of their second child, the first recorded use of anesthesia during childbirth. (1/5)
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Machine of the Year:
On this day in history, 43 years ago, December 26, 1982, “Time” magazine announced that its Man of the Year would be a non-human and would instead be a Machine of the Year, recognizing the profound effect the personal computer had on the world. (1/5)
On this day in history, 43 years ago, December 26, 1982, “Time” magazine announced that its Man of the Year would be a non-human and would instead be a Machine of the Year, recognizing the profound effect the personal computer had on the world. (1/5)
December 26, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Machine of the Year:
On this day in history, 43 years ago, December 26, 1982, “Time” magazine announced that its Man of the Year would be a non-human and would instead be a Machine of the Year, recognizing the profound effect the personal computer had on the world. (1/5)
On this day in history, 43 years ago, December 26, 1982, “Time” magazine announced that its Man of the Year would be a non-human and would instead be a Machine of the Year, recognizing the profound effect the personal computer had on the world. (1/5)
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The Angel of Bastogne:
On this day in history, 81 years ago, December 24, 1944, 30-year-old nurse Renée Lemaire was at home in Bastogne, Belgium, for the holidays, volunteering at an aid station for the American 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, when the German Army bombed the aid station. (1/4)
On this day in history, 81 years ago, December 24, 1944, 30-year-old nurse Renée Lemaire was at home in Bastogne, Belgium, for the holidays, volunteering at an aid station for the American 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, when the German Army bombed the aid station. (1/4)
December 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
The Angel of Bastogne:
On this day in history, 81 years ago, December 24, 1944, 30-year-old nurse Renée Lemaire was at home in Bastogne, Belgium, for the holidays, volunteering at an aid station for the American 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, when the German Army bombed the aid station. (1/4)
On this day in history, 81 years ago, December 24, 1944, 30-year-old nurse Renée Lemaire was at home in Bastogne, Belgium, for the holidays, volunteering at an aid station for the American 20th Armored Infantry Battalion, when the German Army bombed the aid station. (1/4)
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This is a lot of words to say that DOJ is in violation of the statutory deadline and will take even longer to produce records that were due last week.
December 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This is a lot of words to say that DOJ is in violation of the statutory deadline and will take even longer to produce records that were due last week.
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Ned’s Proclamation:
On this day in history 214 years ago, December 23, 1811, Ned Lud’s Proclamation was published anonymously, threatening death to anyone who supplied information to the authorities regarding the breaking of weaving frames in the textile factories. (1/5)
On this day in history 214 years ago, December 23, 1811, Ned Lud’s Proclamation was published anonymously, threatening death to anyone who supplied information to the authorities regarding the breaking of weaving frames in the textile factories. (1/5)
December 23, 2025 at 6:19 PM
Ned’s Proclamation:
On this day in history 214 years ago, December 23, 1811, Ned Lud’s Proclamation was published anonymously, threatening death to anyone who supplied information to the authorities regarding the breaking of weaving frames in the textile factories. (1/5)
On this day in history 214 years ago, December 23, 1811, Ned Lud’s Proclamation was published anonymously, threatening death to anyone who supplied information to the authorities regarding the breaking of weaving frames in the textile factories. (1/5)
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This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee
Cobb Courier
History can't be erased: The Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) published a copy of letter from the two U.S. treaty commissioners to the Cherokee Nation
(Don't let Trump know this)
bit.ly/4qqxJ5t
Cobb Courier
History can't be erased: The Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) published a copy of letter from the two U.S. treaty commissioners to the Cherokee Nation
(Don't let Trump know this)
bit.ly/4qqxJ5t
This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee
This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee
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December 22, 2025 at 7:30 PM
This day in Cobb history, Dec 21, 1825: planning the removal of the Creek and Cherokee
Cobb Courier
History can't be erased: The Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) published a copy of letter from the two U.S. treaty commissioners to the Cherokee Nation
(Don't let Trump know this)
bit.ly/4qqxJ5t
Cobb Courier
History can't be erased: The Digital Library of Georgia (DLG) published a copy of letter from the two U.S. treaty commissioners to the Cherokee Nation
(Don't let Trump know this)
bit.ly/4qqxJ5t
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Smith Charities:
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 22, 1845, Oliver Smith, a farmer who became rich through land investment, died in Northampton, Massachusetts, willing that his fortune be used to assist the poor and needy of the Northampton area. (1/5)
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 22, 1845, Oliver Smith, a farmer who became rich through land investment, died in Northampton, Massachusetts, willing that his fortune be used to assist the poor and needy of the Northampton area. (1/5)
December 22, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Smith Charities:
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 22, 1845, Oliver Smith, a farmer who became rich through land investment, died in Northampton, Massachusetts, willing that his fortune be used to assist the poor and needy of the Northampton area. (1/5)
On this day in history, 180 years ago, December 22, 1845, Oliver Smith, a farmer who became rich through land investment, died in Northampton, Massachusetts, willing that his fortune be used to assist the poor and needy of the Northampton area. (1/5)
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Buffalo Bill:
On this day in history, 153 years ago, December 17, 1872, William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody made his stage debut alongside Ned Buntline and John Baker “Texas Jack” Omohundro in the Buntline drama “Scouts of the Prairie” at Nixon’s Amphitheatre in Chicago. (1/4)
On this day in history, 153 years ago, December 17, 1872, William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody made his stage debut alongside Ned Buntline and John Baker “Texas Jack” Omohundro in the Buntline drama “Scouts of the Prairie” at Nixon’s Amphitheatre in Chicago. (1/4)
December 17, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Buffalo Bill:
On this day in history, 153 years ago, December 17, 1872, William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody made his stage debut alongside Ned Buntline and John Baker “Texas Jack” Omohundro in the Buntline drama “Scouts of the Prairie” at Nixon’s Amphitheatre in Chicago. (1/4)
On this day in history, 153 years ago, December 17, 1872, William Frederick “Buffalo Bill” Cody made his stage debut alongside Ned Buntline and John Baker “Texas Jack” Omohundro in the Buntline drama “Scouts of the Prairie” at Nixon’s Amphitheatre in Chicago. (1/4)
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Temple–Black Wedding:
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 16, 1950, 22-year-old movie star Shirley Temple married her second husband, Charles Black, in a small family-ceremony ten days after her divorce from John Agar became final. (1/5)
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 16, 1950, 22-year-old movie star Shirley Temple married her second husband, Charles Black, in a small family-ceremony ten days after her divorce from John Agar became final. (1/5)
December 16, 2025 at 5:35 PM
Temple–Black Wedding:
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 16, 1950, 22-year-old movie star Shirley Temple married her second husband, Charles Black, in a small family-ceremony ten days after her divorce from John Agar became final. (1/5)
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 16, 1950, 22-year-old movie star Shirley Temple married her second husband, Charles Black, in a small family-ceremony ten days after her divorce from John Agar became final. (1/5)
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Patent Office Fire:
On this day in history, 189 years ago, December 15, 1836, Blodget’s (also spelled Blodgett’s) Hotel building in Washington D.C., which housed both the Post Office Department and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, caught on fire during the early morning hours. (1/5)
On this day in history, 189 years ago, December 15, 1836, Blodget’s (also spelled Blodgett’s) Hotel building in Washington D.C., which housed both the Post Office Department and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, caught on fire during the early morning hours. (1/5)
December 15, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Patent Office Fire:
On this day in history, 189 years ago, December 15, 1836, Blodget’s (also spelled Blodgett’s) Hotel building in Washington D.C., which housed both the Post Office Department and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, caught on fire during the early morning hours. (1/5)
On this day in history, 189 years ago, December 15, 1836, Blodget’s (also spelled Blodgett’s) Hotel building in Washington D.C., which housed both the Post Office Department and the United States Patent and Trademark Office, caught on fire during the early morning hours. (1/5)
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The Quagmire:
On this day in history, 64 years ago, December 14, 1961, President John F. Kennedy wrote a letter to South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Deim, pledging additional support from the United States to South Vietnam in its battle against North Vietnam. (1/6)
On this day in history, 64 years ago, December 14, 1961, President John F. Kennedy wrote a letter to South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Deim, pledging additional support from the United States to South Vietnam in its battle against North Vietnam. (1/6)
December 14, 2025 at 5:03 PM
The Quagmire:
On this day in history, 64 years ago, December 14, 1961, President John F. Kennedy wrote a letter to South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Deim, pledging additional support from the United States to South Vietnam in its battle against North Vietnam. (1/6)
On this day in history, 64 years ago, December 14, 1961, President John F. Kennedy wrote a letter to South Vietnamese President Ngo Dinh Deim, pledging additional support from the United States to South Vietnam in its battle against North Vietnam. (1/6)
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Dean’s Debut:
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 13, 1950, 19-year-old James Dean made his acting debut in a television commercial for Pepsi-Cola. (1/4)
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 13, 1950, 19-year-old James Dean made his acting debut in a television commercial for Pepsi-Cola. (1/4)
December 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Dean’s Debut:
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 13, 1950, 19-year-old James Dean made his acting debut in a television commercial for Pepsi-Cola. (1/4)
On this day in history, 75 years ago, December 13, 1950, 19-year-old James Dean made his acting debut in a television commercial for Pepsi-Cola. (1/4)
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Mae West and Charlie McCarthy Scandal:
On this day in history, 88 years ago, December 12, 1937, Mae West was banned from radio after appearing on “The Chase and Sanborn Hour.” (1/6)
On this day in history, 88 years ago, December 12, 1937, Mae West was banned from radio after appearing on “The Chase and Sanborn Hour.” (1/6)
December 12, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Mae West and Charlie McCarthy Scandal:
On this day in history, 88 years ago, December 12, 1937, Mae West was banned from radio after appearing on “The Chase and Sanborn Hour.” (1/6)
On this day in history, 88 years ago, December 12, 1937, Mae West was banned from radio after appearing on “The Chase and Sanborn Hour.” (1/6)
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Um, is the issue that has failed to address the affordability crisis or did he cause it? For I sure think his tariffs and the big ugly bill have caused the prices of food, utilities and health care to rise.
Trump's approval is at an all-time low.
The American people are smart. They know Trump is failing to address the affordability crisis and driving our economy into the ground.
www.axios.com/2025/12/12/t...
The American people are smart. They know Trump is failing to address the affordability crisis and driving our economy into the ground.
www.axios.com/2025/12/12/t...
Trump's approval rating on the economy hits record low 31%
The decline comes as the administration is working to take on an affordability crisis.
www.axios.com
December 12, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Um, is the issue that has failed to address the affordability crisis or did he cause it? For I sure think his tariffs and the big ugly bill have caused the prices of food, utilities and health care to rise.
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Zapping Cronkite:
On this day in history, 52 years ago, December 11, 1973, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” was “zapped” by gay activist Mark Allan Segal, who ran in front of Cronkite’s desk with a hand-printed sign that said, “Gays Protest CBS Prejudice.” (1/5)
On this day in history, 52 years ago, December 11, 1973, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” was “zapped” by gay activist Mark Allan Segal, who ran in front of Cronkite’s desk with a hand-printed sign that said, “Gays Protest CBS Prejudice.” (1/5)
December 11, 2025 at 5:10 PM
Zapping Cronkite:
On this day in history, 52 years ago, December 11, 1973, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” was “zapped” by gay activist Mark Allan Segal, who ran in front of Cronkite’s desk with a hand-printed sign that said, “Gays Protest CBS Prejudice.” (1/5)
On this day in history, 52 years ago, December 11, 1973, “The CBS Evening News with Walter Cronkite” was “zapped” by gay activist Mark Allan Segal, who ran in front of Cronkite’s desk with a hand-printed sign that said, “Gays Protest CBS Prejudice.” (1/5)
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Iridescent Clouds
December 12, 2025 at 3:49 AM
Iridescent Clouds
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Nobel Prize:
On this day in history, 124 years ago, December 10, 1901, on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. (1/4)
On this day in history, 124 years ago, December 10, 1901, on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. (1/4)
December 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
Nobel Prize:
On this day in history, 124 years ago, December 10, 1901, on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. (1/4)
On this day in history, 124 years ago, December 10, 1901, on the fifth anniversary of Alfred Nobel’s death, the first Nobel Prizes were awarded in Stockholm, Sweden, in the fields of physics, chemistry, medicine, literature, and peace. (1/4)
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Months before the start of the World Cup, the MAGA regime are planning to require all foreign tourists to submit five years of their social media data upon entering the United States.
This is what fascism looks like and FIFA gave it a fake bullshit peace award. Disgusting.
This is what fascism looks like and FIFA gave it a fake bullshit peace award. Disgusting.
December 10, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Months before the start of the World Cup, the MAGA regime are planning to require all foreign tourists to submit five years of their social media data upon entering the United States.
This is what fascism looks like and FIFA gave it a fake bullshit peace award. Disgusting.
This is what fascism looks like and FIFA gave it a fake bullshit peace award. Disgusting.
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Much as I am amused by the concept of FIFA-a perennially corrupt organization-both having and adhering to an ethics code
I must admit, the thought of somebody stripping Trump of his participation trophy "peace prize" is particularly tantalizing
I must admit, the thought of somebody stripping Trump of his participation trophy "peace prize" is particularly tantalizing
From @theathleticfc.bsky.social: FIFA president Gianni Infantino has been accused of breaching FIFA’s ethics codes in relation to the process that saw President Trump receive an inaugural peace prize.
Gianni Infantino accused of breaching FIFA’s ethics codes in relation to President Trump comments
Advocacy group FairSquare has also requested an investigation into President Trump being awarded the inaugural FIFA Peace Prize last Friday.
nyti.ms
December 9, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Much as I am amused by the concept of FIFA-a perennially corrupt organization-both having and adhering to an ethics code
I must admit, the thought of somebody stripping Trump of his participation trophy "peace prize" is particularly tantalizing
I must admit, the thought of somebody stripping Trump of his participation trophy "peace prize" is particularly tantalizing
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American Minerva:
On this day in history, 232 years ago, December 9, 1793, the first daily newspaper in New York, “The American Minerva,” edited by Noah Webster, was published by George Bunce & Co. (1/4)
On this day in history, 232 years ago, December 9, 1793, the first daily newspaper in New York, “The American Minerva,” edited by Noah Webster, was published by George Bunce & Co. (1/4)
December 9, 2025 at 5:56 PM
American Minerva:
On this day in history, 232 years ago, December 9, 1793, the first daily newspaper in New York, “The American Minerva,” edited by Noah Webster, was published by George Bunce & Co. (1/4)
On this day in history, 232 years ago, December 9, 1793, the first daily newspaper in New York, “The American Minerva,” edited by Noah Webster, was published by George Bunce & Co. (1/4)
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The Eisenhower Tree:
On this day in history, 69 years ago, December 8, 1956, President Dwight David Eisenhower attended a Board of Governors’ Meeting at the Augusta National Golf Club and introduced a motion that a tree on the seventeenth fairway be cut down. (1/5)
On this day in history, 69 years ago, December 8, 1956, President Dwight David Eisenhower attended a Board of Governors’ Meeting at the Augusta National Golf Club and introduced a motion that a tree on the seventeenth fairway be cut down. (1/5)
December 8, 2025 at 7:45 PM
The Eisenhower Tree:
On this day in history, 69 years ago, December 8, 1956, President Dwight David Eisenhower attended a Board of Governors’ Meeting at the Augusta National Golf Club and introduced a motion that a tree on the seventeenth fairway be cut down. (1/5)
On this day in history, 69 years ago, December 8, 1956, President Dwight David Eisenhower attended a Board of Governors’ Meeting at the Augusta National Golf Club and introduced a motion that a tree on the seventeenth fairway be cut down. (1/5)
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Sometimes, courts really can check abuses of power.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/n...
Alina Habba, a Trump Loyalist, Resigns as U.S. Attorney in New Jersey
Ms. Habba resigned on Monday, after a federal appeals court last week found she had been serving as U.S. attorney unlawfully.
www.nytimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Sometimes, courts really can check abuses of power.
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/n...
www.nytimes.com/2025/12/08/n...
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Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride:
On this day in history, 116 years ago, December 7, 1909, Belgian-born chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland was granted a United States Patent for Bakelite (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride), the world’s first synthetic plastic. (1/5)
On this day in history, 116 years ago, December 7, 1909, Belgian-born chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland was granted a United States Patent for Bakelite (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride), the world’s first synthetic plastic. (1/5)
December 7, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride:
On this day in history, 116 years ago, December 7, 1909, Belgian-born chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland was granted a United States Patent for Bakelite (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride), the world’s first synthetic plastic. (1/5)
On this day in history, 116 years ago, December 7, 1909, Belgian-born chemist Leo Hendrik Baekeland was granted a United States Patent for Bakelite (polyoxybenzylmethylenglycolanhydride), the world’s first synthetic plastic. (1/5)
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U.S. vs. Ulysses:
On this day in history, 92 years ago, December 6, 1933, Judge John Munro Woolsey of the U.S. District Court in New York City ruled in “United States v. One Book Called Ulysses” that James Joyce’s “Ulysses” was not obscene and could be distributed in the United States. (1/5)
On this day in history, 92 years ago, December 6, 1933, Judge John Munro Woolsey of the U.S. District Court in New York City ruled in “United States v. One Book Called Ulysses” that James Joyce’s “Ulysses” was not obscene and could be distributed in the United States. (1/5)
December 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
U.S. vs. Ulysses:
On this day in history, 92 years ago, December 6, 1933, Judge John Munro Woolsey of the U.S. District Court in New York City ruled in “United States v. One Book Called Ulysses” that James Joyce’s “Ulysses” was not obscene and could be distributed in the United States. (1/5)
On this day in history, 92 years ago, December 6, 1933, Judge John Munro Woolsey of the U.S. District Court in New York City ruled in “United States v. One Book Called Ulysses” that James Joyce’s “Ulysses” was not obscene and could be distributed in the United States. (1/5)