The Who’s Keith Moon was a wild man. He was an amazing performer that was known not only for his stage antics but his partying lifestyle. Keith Moon also gained the Rock n Roll’s most notorious title during what could be described as perhaps rock ‘n’ roll’s craziest 21st birthday party!
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In this edition of Strange but true the phrase do you want fries with that, might be because you have too much ketchup. Ketchup for once might more important than the fries. Ketchup Was Sold in the 1830s as Medicine. Forget Ibuprofen. In the 1830s, when it came to popular medicine, ketchup was all the rage. In 1834, it was sold as a cure for indigestion by an Ohio physician named John Cook. It wasn’t popularized as a […]
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Charles Manson was released from prison in 1967, he started sharing some of his songs around in LA including with The Beach Boys.
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St. Patrick’s Day parades are a global spectacle Parades Across the Pond started a trend but did you know their origins trace back to America? Our fifth fun fact explores the fascinating history of the first St. Patrick’s Day parade. It took place not in Ireland but in a Spanish colony in St. Augustine, Florida. Beginning in 1601 In 1601, the first recorded St. Patrick’s Day parade happened. It was organized by the Irish vicar […]
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St. Patrick’s Day feast Irish food? St. Patrick’s Day feasts are synonymous with corned beef and cabbage, but our fourth fun fact reveals a surprising twist. Did you know that this iconic Irish-American dish has English origins? Corn Beef Connection While ham and cabbage were culinary traditions in Ireland. Corned beef emerged as an American innovation. In the late 19th century, Irish immigrants in lower Manhattan found a substitute for ham in the form of […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is a sea of green Green Triumphs Over Blue! Did you know that it wasn’t always the color associated with this celebration? Our third fun fact takes you on a journey. Exploring the shift from blue to green in the visual palette of St. Patrick’s Day. Official in 1798 In 1798, the color green officially claimed its place in St. Patrick’s Day celebrations, replacing the once-dominant blue. The royal courts and ancient […]
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St. Patrick, a master of symbolism, used a simple sprig of clover to convey profound teachings about the Holy Trinity. Our second fun fact explores how the shamrock became more than a botanical curiosity, becoming the official flower of Ireland and an enduring symbol of St. Patrick himself. Imagine St. Patrick, standing before pagans in Ireland, using the shamrock’s three leaves to explain the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This clever teaching tool […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with celebration, but who was the man behind the festivities? In our first fun fact, we delve into the fascinating life of St. Patrick, born as Maewyn Succat in 385 AD in Roman Britain. His journey from captivity to priesthood forms a captivating narrative that lays the foundation for the celebration we know today. It all changed at the age 16 Kidnapped at the tender age of 16 by Irish […]
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Join us now as we are unveiling the shadows with 15 Fun Facts about Groundhog Day. Groundhog Day is celebrated annually on February 2nd. It has captured the imagination of people around the world. Rooted in folklore and meteorological predictions. This quirky tradition involves a groundhog emerging from its burrow to predict the weather. let’s uncover 15 fun facts about Groundhog Day that will leave you enlightened and entertained. 1. Punxsutawney Phil’s Legacy: Punxsutawney Phil, […]
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Strange But True – The world’s The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady named Ching Shih. She was a prostitute in China until the Commander of the Red Flag Fleet bought and married her. But her husband considered her his equal, and she became an active pirate commander in the fleet. The Rest of the Story When one thinks of the world’s most notorious pirates, names like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Calico […]
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