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Blessed Virgin Mary Born May 1, 22 BC — Reader Tom C writes that a friend who was a Biblical scholar once told him that the Blessed Virgin Mary was born on May 1, 22 BC and died on May 13, 42 AD at the age of 64 most likely in Ephesus which is now part of Turkey.
He says she would have been 16 years old at the birth of Jesus.
Most dowsers, those fellows who find water using a forked divining rod, can’t wear a watch without stopping it. So we are told.
–William W. Lawrence Sr.
The diamond engagement ring tradition was started by Archduke Maximillian of Austria in 1477 when he slipped a diamond ring on the third finger of Mary of Burgundy’s left hand. Over 80 percent of first-time brides now receive a diamond engagement ring.
Yes, Robert James, one out of every six beds sold is a waterbed.
— William W. Lawrence Sr.
Spain gets its name from the Hebrew word meaning “island of the rabbit”.
At least according to some.
–William W. Lawrence Sr.
The world’s oldest piece of chewing gum is over 9000 years old!
–William W. Lawrence Sr.
There is one slot machine in Las Vegas for every eight inhabitants!
–William W. Lawrence Sr.
Some ribbon worms will eat themselves if they can’t find any food!
–William W. Lawrence
In space, astronauts cannot cry properly, because there is no gravity, so the tears can’t flow down their faces!
–William W. Lawrence
Dolphins sleep with one eye open!
–William W. Lawrence