Ever hear of William Dawes? Samuel Prescott? They rode with Paul Revere shouting “The Redcoats are coming” to warn the colonists of the British advance on Concord on April 18, 1775. Prescott was the one who actually completed the ride to Concord.
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Allies bombed neutral Switzerland William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-17-20
The Allies bombed neutral Switzerland 70 time during World War II including the major cities of Zurich and Basel on March 4, 1945. The official explanation is navigation errors on the way to bomb German cities. Some, however, think it was an attempt to pressure the Swiss into ending its economic cooperation with the Nazis. The Swiss, in their turn, shot down or forced to land numerous allied bombers ultimately interning 1,700 American airmen.
Allies bombed neutral Switzerland William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-17-20
Peanut Chews William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-16-20
Goldenberg’s Peanut Chews were invented in Philadelphia in 1917 as a high protein energy ration for troops in World War I. They didn’t become available to civilians until 1921.
Peanut Chews William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-16-20
John Wayne’s last film William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-15-20
John Wayne’s last film was not The Shootist but Star Wars.
A distorted snip of his voice was used to make the chirping by the minor character Garindan.
John Wayne’s last film William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-15-20
Turks Drink More Tea William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-14-20
Turks drink more tea than anyone else at almost 7 pounds per year. The Irish come a distant second at 4.8 pounds per year.
Turks Drink More Tea William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-14-20
Most popular food William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-13-20
The most popular food in the world is salad. At least that’s what Farm Flavor claims. Not sure we buy it.
Most popular food William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-13-20
Fort Sumter William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-11-20
Fort Sumter, where the Civil War started on April 12, 1861, defended Charlestown Harbor through World War II. Granted it was upgraded with 12-inch M1888 guns. The fort was deactivated in 1947 and became a national monument the next year.
Fort Sumter William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-11-20
Cuba deems Good Friday William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-10-20
Cuba deems Good Friday a national holiday as does Hong Kong, Indonesia and India. This holy day, which commemorates the last hours and crucifixion of the Lord Jesus, is not considered such by the United States, however.
We suppose that in this particular year, 2020 A.D., it doesn’t matter much.
Cuba deems Good Friday William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-10-20
Fastest production car William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-9-20
The fastest production car is the 2018 Dodge Challenger SRT Demon which can do 0-60 mph in 2.1 seconds and the quarter mile in 9.65 seconds. Green power is catching up though. The Tesla Model S can do 0-60 in 2.28 seconds.
Fastest production car William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-9-20
Invented the sandwich William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-8-20
No Miranda, it was not an English gambler that invented the sandwich but the wise rabbi Hillel the Elder. About 2020 years ago, he placed lamb, fruit and some bitter herbs between two pieces of matzah and noshed away.
We wish all a Happy Passover.
Invented the sandwich William Lawrence Sr Omnibit 4-8-20