Send help......and a storage unit. He kept the m'fer a secret. Maybe I should come home with a pair of $1000 shoes.
Congratulation to @SGKusmertz, @bek1, and @wilbner. Your questions were chosen for tonight’s Ask Joe and the Panelists.
@SGKusmertz If you could have one song play when you enter a room, what would it be?
@bek1 Do you usually feel excited or stressed out about going back to school after summer break?
@wilbner What was the best prank you’ve ever pulled?
FIRE PREVENTION DAY
Every year on October 9th, communities across the nation observe Fire Prevention Day. This important observance occurs during National Fire Prevention Week to serve as an essential reminder to take simple proactive steps by performing routine checks and creating a family escape plan in case of a fire.
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Fire Prevention Day was born from tragedy and its history is one of sadness. Established 40 years after the Great Chicago Fire of 1871, Fire Prevention Day was created to change municipal building codes and fire safety standards nationwide. October 9th stands as a dedicated moment to honor the bravery of firefighters and recommit ourselves to fire safety education.
The Great Chicago Fire began the evening of October 8 in or near a small barn owned by Patrick and Catherine O'Leary on DeKoven Street on the city's South Side. A neighbor noticed the fire and sent a "warning" but the alarm was delayed. When a watchman in the courthouse spotted the fire, he notified the fire department. ...
NATIONAL CURIOUS EVENTS DAY
Every year on October 9th, we celebrate National Curious Events Day. This odd day is dedicated to the strange, the unexplained, and the wonderfully weird occurrences that defy easy explanation. It’s a time to embrace our inner detective, question the world around us, and dive headfirst into the mysteries that have puzzled humanity for ages.
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A curious event is any occurrence that baffles and intrigues us. It’s a historical moment, a scientific anomaly, or a personal experience that leaves us scratching our heads and asking, "What just happened?" These events challenge our understanding of the world and remind us that there is still so much we don't know. From ghost ships found adrift at sea to strange signals from the depths of space, curious events are the universe's greatest puzzles.
The United States has a rich history of strange and unexplained events that continue to capture the public imagination. We've gathered a two weird things events that have happened ...
NATIONAL LEIF ERIKSON DAY
National Leif Erickson Day honors the Icelandic-born explorer, Leif Erikson. The Norse explorer earns credit for bringing the first Europeans known to have set foot in North America. Leif Erikson left the European continent in 999 and landed in North America around the year 1,000.
Leif Erikson reached North America nearly 500 years before Columbus (around 1000 A.D. vs. Columbus’s 1492).
Leif sailed west from Greenland after hearing tales of a land sighted by Bjarni Herjólfsson.
He landed on what he called Vinland, described as fertile and rich in timber and grapes.
Scholars believe Vinland was likely Newfoundland, Canada, possibly at L’Anse aux Meadows, a confirmed Norse site.
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HOW TO OBSERVE LEIF ERIKSON DAY
Tour a Norwegian heritage museum. Learn about Norse heritage, their exploration, and more. Dive into the story of this explore in books, too. We suggest Who was Leif Erikson by Nico Medina or Before Columbus: The Leif Eriksson Expedition by Elizabeth Cody Kimmel. ...