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The June full moon is known as the Strawberry MoonThe Greeks believed that pearls, June's birthstone, were tears of joy shed by Aphrodite, the goddess of love.
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Conger eel (Congridae conger conger)Biggest caught by rod and reel in UK: 133lb 4oz, Brixham, Devon, 1995, caught by Vic Evans
Biggest caught worldwide: 350lb, Westmann Islands, Iceland, date unknown, caught by nets
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Is conger eel good to eat?
The tail end of a conger eel is notoriously bony and is best used for stock. The rest can either be grilled, pan-fried or casseroled. The firm, strong flavour of the meat works well with bacon, garlic, white or red wine, and smoked paprika. Conger eels are sometimes used to make Caldeirada, a Portuguese fish stew.
In the early 1860s, Kady Brownell met and fell in love with Robert Brownell while working as a weaver in a textile mill. The two forged a deep bond, eventually living as husband and wife. However, their lives took a dramatic turn with the outbreak of the U.S. Civil War in 1861. Robert enlisted in the 1st Regiment Rhode Island Volunteer Infantry of the Union Army.
Refusing to be separated from her husband, Kady accompanied him into war. At a time when the idea of women in combat was unfathomable to most, she served openly alongside Robert after earning the respect of the soldiers and permission from the regiment's commander. She transcended traditional roles, going from vivandière—a support position typically available to women—to color bearer, a role steeped in valor and risk. Color bearers were often responsible for rallying and guiding troops during battle. As often was the case for them, Kady had to take a position at the front of the regiment, very much in harm's way.
Kady's military service was a groundbreaking challenge to the era's gender barriers, earning her the profound respect of her peers. After the war, in a testament to her service and that respect, Kady became the only woman to receive discharge papers from the Union Army. She was granted a pension and became a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans.
Kady passed away in 1915 at the age of 72.
Refusing to be separated from her husband, Kady accompanied him into war. At a time when the idea of women in combat was unfathomable to most, she served openly alongside Robert after earning the respect of the soldiers and permission from the regiment's commander. She transcended traditional roles, going from vivandière—a support position typically available to women—to color bearer, a role steeped in valor and risk. Color bearers were often responsible for rallying and guiding troops during battle. As often was the case for them, Kady had to take a position at the front of the regiment, very much in harm's way.
Kady's military service was a groundbreaking challenge to the era's gender barriers, earning her the profound respect of her peers. After the war, in a testament to her service and that respect, Kady became the only woman to receive discharge papers from the Union Army. She was granted a pension and became a member of the Grand Army of the Republic, an organization of Union veterans.
Kady passed away in 1915 at the age of 72.
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As funny as it is, I've noticed something; I may be wrong but this is it:
I've been watching Escape to the Country on YouTube because that helps me be familiar with various British English accents.
What I see in those houses is that unlike American houses, they have 2 bathrooms only, no matter how big the house is. One for the master bedroom and one for everyone else. American houses as I've seen have more bathrooms than rooms.
Maybe the Danes were actually a risk 🤣 as said in the above poster.
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We have two and a half bathrooms.
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A single feather of the now extinct New Zealand huia bird has set a world record after being sold for NZD$46,521.50 ($28,417, £22,409) at an auction.
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More on that feather, plus a photo. https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c...4-R-EHPcHAGVjeVZ5kh7sNVRfeBRaiWZS6mVdOuQyZlk4
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We were taught the Lewis & Clark expedition in school.
We were not taught there was a Black man who played a major role in the success of that expedition! His name was York. He was born to enslaved parents, and served as William Clark's valet from boyhood. As a young teen he served as a trusted member of the expedition. His skills as a tracker/hunter credited with making it possible for the group to reach the Pacific Ocean, despite extreme weather and dangerous overland conditions. York was in fact lauded for his skills: scouting, hunting, field medicine, finding food/water and performing much of the heavy lifting.
Lewis noted in his journal that York saved him from certain death in the grip of a grizzly bear during the expedition. Native Nations treated York with great respect, and he played a key role in diplomatic talks between Tribal leaders and whites in his group...due to his dark skin and open attitude. When the expedition returned, every member received money and land for their services...except York. York asked William Clark for his freedom based upon his leadership during the expedition. Clark refused. York pleaded to be reunited with his wife, who was enslaved in Louisville. He even offered to work in Louisville and send Clark all of his earnings. Clark still refused, and in 1811 sold York to a brutal white man, who kept him enslaved under harsh conditions until 1816. There is nothing written about York after 1816. Today we must honor York, a Black man who made a difference in US history, but has been ignored in US history books.
We were not taught there was a Black man who played a major role in the success of that expedition! His name was York. He was born to enslaved parents, and served as William Clark's valet from boyhood. As a young teen he served as a trusted member of the expedition. His skills as a tracker/hunter credited with making it possible for the group to reach the Pacific Ocean, despite extreme weather and dangerous overland conditions. York was in fact lauded for his skills: scouting, hunting, field medicine, finding food/water and performing much of the heavy lifting.
Lewis noted in his journal that York saved him from certain death in the grip of a grizzly bear during the expedition. Native Nations treated York with great respect, and he played a key role in diplomatic talks between Tribal leaders and whites in his group...due to his dark skin and open attitude. When the expedition returned, every member received money and land for their services...except York. York asked William Clark for his freedom based upon his leadership during the expedition. Clark refused. York pleaded to be reunited with his wife, who was enslaved in Louisville. He even offered to work in Louisville and send Clark all of his earnings. Clark still refused, and in 1811 sold York to a brutal white man, who kept him enslaved under harsh conditions until 1816. There is nothing written about York after 1816. Today we must honor York, a Black man who made a difference in US history, but has been ignored in US history books.
Ken Curtis 1916-91 served in the U.S. Army from 1943-45 during WWII serving in Italy where he was awarded the Bronze Star for his heroic actions.
Curtis was a singer before moving into acting joining Tommy Dorsey in 1941 and Sons of the Pioneers as lead singer, 1949-53 and from 1955-57.
Columbia Pictures signed Curtis to a contract in 1945 where he starred in many westerns, most notably with John Wayne in "The Searchers" & "Rio Grande".
Ken is best known for his role as Festus Haggen, the scruffy, cantankerous, and illiterate Deputy on Gunsmoke, and the rest is TV history.
Ken died om April 28, 1991, in his sleep of a heart attack. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Colorado Flatlands.
Just think, Ken Curtis and James Arness, both playing on Gunsmoke and both awarded the Bronze Star during WWII!
Curtis was a singer before moving into acting joining Tommy Dorsey in 1941 and Sons of the Pioneers as lead singer, 1949-53 and from 1955-57.
Columbia Pictures signed Curtis to a contract in 1945 where he starred in many westerns, most notably with John Wayne in "The Searchers" & "Rio Grande".
Ken is best known for his role as Festus Haggen, the scruffy, cantankerous, and illiterate Deputy on Gunsmoke, and the rest is TV history.
Ken died om April 28, 1991, in his sleep of a heart attack. He was cremated and his ashes were scattered in the Colorado Flatlands.
Just think, Ken Curtis and James Arness, both playing on Gunsmoke and both awarded the Bronze Star during WWII!
1969......Hard to believe that Roy Rogers almost closed out Woodstock singing his trademark song "Happy Trails To You." Actor and country singer Roy Rogers - billed as King of the Cowboys for his western movies - was asked by Michael Lang to close the show, singing his trademark song, Happy Trails To You. But Rogers' manager vetoed it.
Years later Rogers admitted: 'I would have been booed off stage by all those goddam hippies.'
Years later Rogers admitted: 'I would have been booed off stage by all those goddam hippies.'
Before they became a famous actor and rock star respectively, Joe Pesci and Jimi Hendrix were in a house band called Joey Dee and the Starliters. They played at a venue called The Peppermint Lounge in Manhattan.
(Met LT III's Mom there)
Led by Dee on vocals, their song Peppermint Twist (Part 1) hit the top spot in 1962. Hendrix (then known as Jimmy James) didn’t join the group till later but Pesci was strumming along for the ride. Both were young men, just entering their 20s.
(Met LT III's Mom there)
Led by Dee on vocals, their song Peppermint Twist (Part 1) hit the top spot in 1962. Hendrix (then known as Jimmy James) didn’t join the group till later but Pesci was strumming along for the ride. Both were young men, just entering their 20s.