Johnny West
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Paul Winchell was a ventriloquist, actor, and comedian whose career flourished in the 1950s and 1960s.
Winchell, who had medical training, was also an inventor, becoming the first person to build and patent a mechanical artificial heart, implantable in the chest cavity (US Patent #3097366)
I'd have to research that, as the late Queen and others are known for liking toast with marmalade for breakfast
I'd have to research that, as the late Queen and others are known for liking toast with marmalade for breakfast
Where'd you get that one Saliha? I can't find anything to back it.
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I was reading about the record holder of the longest human life span, the french lady mentioned in daily trivia. Found an interesting thing: She had sold her apartment to a notary, at age 90, on the condition.... Alright, read the Wikipedia entry below 
In 1965, aged 90 and with no heirs left, Calment signed a life estate contract on her apartment with civil law notary André-François Raffray, selling the property in exchange for a right of occupancy and a monthly revenue of 2,500 francs (€380) until her death. Raffray died on 25 December 1995, by which time Calment had received more than double the apartment's value from him, and his family had to continue making payments. She commented on the situation by saying, "in life, one sometimes makes bad deals".
In 1965, aged 90 and with no heirs left, Calment signed a life estate contract on her apartment with civil law notary André-François Raffray, selling the property in exchange for a right of occupancy and a monthly revenue of 2,500 francs (€380) until her death. Raffray died on 25 December 1995, by which time Calment had received more than double the apartment's value from him, and his family had to continue making payments. She commented on the situation by saying, "in life, one sometimes makes bad deals".
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From Finnish newspaper which refers the interview of the former royal chef:
"Kuninkaallisten entinen kokki Graham Newbould kertoo uskomuksesta Secrets of The Royal Kitchen -dokumentissa. Hän paljastaa, että uskomus on peräisin monien sukupolvien takaa."
Translation: "The former chef of royal palace Graham Newbould tells about this belief in "Secrets of The Royal Kitchen" d0cumentary film. He reveals that this belief comes from many generations back."
Source (by Finnish language only):
Kummallinen sääntö kuninkaallisessa keittiössä – tätä William ja Kate eivät syö
Britannian hovissa on sitkeästi jatkettu ruokaan liittyvää perinnettä, jonka taustalla on taikausko.
www.is.fi
Oops, sorry Saliha.
I didn't realize you were speaking of the younger generation of royals.
I was thinking more of the Queen and toast lol
I've been to London several times.
When you take the palace tour, the guide speaks of such things with a bit of humour, among other things.
You could even stay at a bed and breakfast and have what was known then as The Queen's Breakfast, complete with toast and marmalade.
£5.20p
I didn't realize you were speaking of the younger generation of royals.
I was thinking more of the Queen and toast lol
I've been to London several times.
When you take the palace tour, the guide speaks of such things with a bit of humour, among other things.
You could even stay at a bed and breakfast and have what was known then as The Queen's Breakfast, complete with toast and marmalade.
£5.20p
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In 1945, after the liberation of the Netherlands, Arondeus was awarded a posthumous medal by the Dutch government and was reburied in Erebegraafplaats Bloemendaal. In addition, in 1984, he was awarded the Resistance Memorial Cross.
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Lombardi’s is a pizzeria located at 32 Spring Street on the corner of Mott Street in the Nolita neighborhood in the borough of Manhattan, New York City. Opened in 1905, it has been acknowledged by the Pizza Hall of Fame as the first pizzeria in the United States.
My friend, Barbara, at Lombardi's with a white pizza during our visit to NYC in 2007. It was terrific!
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Wow, I had no idea about the Sturgeon Moon and the history behind August! That bit about Lammas Day and the loaf mass is super cool too. Thanks for sharing these fun facts!
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Hence I treat this thread as the Agora, where our modern intellectuals feed us with knowledge.
In 1915, Effie Hotchkiss bought a new Harley-Davidson and attached a sidecar to carry her mother, Avis, as a passenger. The pair then set out from Brooklyn to see the Panama Pacific International Exhibition in San Francisco.
Avis had instilled confidence in her daughter, and when asked if she had fears about the arduous cross-country journey, Avis replied, “I do not fear breakdowns, for Effie, being a most careful driver, is a good mechanic and does her own repairing with her own tools.” The pair were the first women to cross America by motorbike, at a time when the roads, where they existed, were simply horrendous. After visiting the Pacific Coast, the pair rode back to Brooklyn, for an epic 9,000-mile journey.
Avis had instilled confidence in her daughter, and when asked if she had fears about the arduous cross-country journey, Avis replied, “I do not fear breakdowns, for Effie, being a most careful driver, is a good mechanic and does her own repairing with her own tools.” The pair were the first women to cross America by motorbike, at a time when the roads, where they existed, were simply horrendous. After visiting the Pacific Coast, the pair rode back to Brooklyn, for an epic 9,000-mile journey.
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Dr. Joseph Warren was not yet 34 years old when at about 10pm on April 18, 1775 he summoned fellow Sons of Liberty members Paul Revere and William Dawes to ride and provide warning to Samuel Adams and John Hancock that the “British” were coming for them. (Actually the “British” were referred to as the “Regulars”...”British” would’ve confused all, because many in Massachusetts and the other colonies still considered themselves British
Also it did surprise me to learn that Dr. Joseph Warren was only 33... when I heard the history in the past I thought Dr. Warren was a much older gentleman.)
Anyway... both Paul Revere, aged 41, and William Dawes, who had only recently turned 30, both arrived a bit after midnight in time to warn Sam Adams and John Hancock. Dawes then went on to Concord to relay the warning that the Regulars were coming for their ammunition stores. Revere attempted to get to Concord but was stopped by some “Regulars” who held him at gunpoint. Revere was able to get to Lexington on foot, when his horse was taken by a Regular. Dawes didn’t make it to Concord either, but luckily they met up with Samuel Prescott who did!
Dr. Joseph Warren gathered militia men and they were instrumental in chasing the Regulars back to Boston. A musket ball is said to have whizzed through his wig!
Later when his mom saw him she begged him never to put himself in such danger. His answer...
"Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be. Now is no time for any of America's children to shrink from any hazard. I will set her free or die."
Sadly, only months later, on Breed’s Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, Joseph Warren once again was in the midst of hazard, but this time his life was taken during the fight for freedom. According to British General Thomas Gage , his death was ‘worth the death of 500 men.’ So passionate was Warren’s dedication to the cause of liberty.
Anyway... both Paul Revere, aged 41, and William Dawes, who had only recently turned 30, both arrived a bit after midnight in time to warn Sam Adams and John Hancock. Dawes then went on to Concord to relay the warning that the Regulars were coming for their ammunition stores. Revere attempted to get to Concord but was stopped by some “Regulars” who held him at gunpoint. Revere was able to get to Lexington on foot, when his horse was taken by a Regular. Dawes didn’t make it to Concord either, but luckily they met up with Samuel Prescott who did!
Dr. Joseph Warren gathered militia men and they were instrumental in chasing the Regulars back to Boston. A musket ball is said to have whizzed through his wig!
"Where danger is, dear mother, there must your son be. Now is no time for any of America's children to shrink from any hazard. I will set her free or die."
Sadly, only months later, on Breed’s Hill during the Battle of Bunker Hill, Joseph Warren once again was in the midst of hazard, but this time his life was taken during the fight for freedom. According to British General Thomas Gage , his death was ‘worth the death of 500 men.’ So passionate was Warren’s dedication to the cause of liberty.
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And I feel remorse for every tree I’ve cut down...
