Voyage to the Planet of Prehistoric Women (1968) Peter Bogdanovich directed and narrated this epic, which involves two astronauts and their robot, named John. Our trio gets stranded on Venus, and a rescue team ends up killing the Venusian’s reptile god. Mayhem ensues when the sexy prehistoric, telepathic Venusians, including Mamie Van Doren get thier […]
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The Peace Corps was Established March 1, 1961 The Peace Corps was established by the Executive Order of President John F. Kennedy on March 1, 1961. It was authorized by congress on September 21 of the same year. The mission of The Paace Corps is twofold. The first is for underdeveloped countries to understand American
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50 United States Quick Facts US State #1. Delaware – Capitol: Dover, joined on Dec. 7, 1787, nickname: The First State US State #2. Pennsylvania – Capitol: Harrisburg, joined on Dec. 12, 1787, nickname: Keystone State US State #3. New Jersey – Capitol: Trenton, joined on Dec. 18, 1787, nickname: Garden State US State #4.
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“Faster than speeding bullet. More powerful than a locomotive. Able to leap tall building in a single bound. “Look up in the sky!” “It’s a bird!” “It’s a plane!” It’s Superman!” Yes, it’s superman strange visitor from another planet who came to earth with powers and abilities far beyond those of mortal men. Superman who
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Superman Comic Strip Debuted January 16, 1939 Sci Fi Newspaper strips had been around long before Superman would make his first appearance as a newspaper comic strip on January 16, 1939. His first appearance was in the April 1938 issue of Action Comics, just nine months earlier. Although he was the first comic book hero,
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Fettuccine Alfredo Day February 7 is Fettuccine Alfredo Day because it marks the day in 1914, when Italian restaurateur Alfredo di Lelio first created the dish. Di Lelio was inspired to create the rich and creamy sauce after his pregnant wife experienced a loss of appetite. He hoped that combining her favorite ingredients – butter,
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Baseball Great Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige Leroy Robert “Satchel” Paige (July 7, 1906 – June 8, 1982) was an American baseball player born in Mobile, Alabama on July 7, 1906. He is considered one of the greatest pitchers of all time and is widely regarded as one of the best pitchers in the history of the sport.
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Photographer Ansel Adams Ansel Adams (1902-1984) was an American photographer and environmentalist known for his iconic black-and-white photographs of the American West. He was born in San Francisco and raised in a family that valued the arts, and he developed an early interest in photography and the natural world. Adams became famous for his powerful
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“Rigoletto” is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi “Rigoletto” is an opera by Giuseppe Verdi that tells the story of the hunchbacked court jester Rigoletto and his daughter Gilda. The action takes place in Mantua, Italy, and revolves around the licentious Duke of Mantua and his many conquests, including Rigoletto’s daughter. The Duke seduces and humiliates
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