There's a bit of a gap here in this thread due to my absence. Anyhow, here's today's data...
18 FEBRUARY:
FACT - In 1876, George Custer was killed at the Battle of Little Bighorn.
QUIP - A good laugh is sunshine in a house.
19 FEBRUARY:
FACT - In 1800, The Royal College of Surgeons was founded in London.
QUIP - Courage is walking naked through a cannibal village!
Love your trivia. By the way, Custer died at the Battle of the Little Bighorn on June 25, 1876.
Equus: the calendar I have clearly says he died on 18 February!! Can you confirm this from another source? Thanks.
I've just checked Custer's death from another source and you are absolutely right - June 25 is correct. I'll have to complain to my calendar manufacturer...they're clearly not to strong on their American History!
'S'alright. You are right 99-44/100ths percent of the time. I wish I were.
20 FEBRUARY:
FACT - In 1517, The beginning of the Protestant Reformation.
QUIP - Do not take life too seriously, you will never get out of it alive.
Love that quip, it's one my life mottos, bib.
BTW, welcome back bib!
