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How high is high? Jump!

How high is high? Jump! | Human Interest | Scoop.it

"When someone says, "Jump!", the usual response is, "How high?" That is, unless you are jumping off a building or out of an airplane. For both the building and the plane, the height is usually predetermined. In both of these cases, the focus is on base jumpers leaping from the top of famous landmarks or skydiving fully equipped with a parachute. This leads to a question of the day, "Who was the first parachutist?" while another is "When/who was responsible for such a phenomenal design?"

This Day in History: October 22, 1797"


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Holiday of Controversy

Holiday of Controversy | Human Interest | Scoop.it

"October 10, 2016 is...Columbus Day

Christopher Columbus is credited as the discoverer of the New World on October 12, 1492, which was 524 years ago. To honor his accomplishments, Columbus Day in the United States is celebrated on the second Monday of October, which falls this year on October 10. Through the centuries controversies have arisen where many researchers and historians have debated the accuracy of such acclamation thus leaving this holiday questionable."


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Laughing Outloud

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Comedy has been defined by many, from the Ancient Greek Theatre to writings of Aristotle to Shakespearean sonnets and plays to the silent film era of Charlie Chaplin, with one very important aspect in common: laughter. As time progressed from 425 BCE to modern day 21st century, the word came more and more to be associated with any sort of performance that causes one to literally laugh outloud. Today's spotlight is on an American comedy act whose work in radio, film and television made them the most popular comedy team in the 40s and 50s.

Today in Comedy History: October 8, 1942

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What IS this...giant upside down cupcake?

What IS this...giant upside down cupcake? | Human Interest | Scoop.it
All across America, the world in fact, is indescribable beauty often referred to as visions of grandeur. Many such wonders occur naturally while others are man-made. Within those made by the hands of man lies the world of architecture, which is fascinating as it features an artistic flair filled with strange, weird, bizarre, wonderful buildings. Like beauty itself, architecture is observed differently through the eyes of each beholder.

This Day in History: October 21, 1959

The building in the photo below to some might resemble a giant upside down cupcake. Unusual? Yes. Artistic? Most definitely. Not only is the building itself seen as an art form but it is home to one of the world's renown collections of art.


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♫Stamped Legends♫

♫Stamped Legends♫ | Human Interest | Scoop.it
There are numerous music legends...the icons whose music and lyrics remain at the top of anyone's list having been covered over and over again. Many are recognized for their accomplishments through music awards, nominations and wins. A few are commemorated in other ways, such as US postage stamps.

Today in Music History: October 8

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Bivalves in Hot Oil

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"Among the many, many delicacies of the sea are mollusks, also known as bivalve mollusks, that have two beautifully convexly ridged shells. Bivalves on the Half Shell  were celebrated back in March as a popular baked delicacy. So, let's celebrate again but change the method of cooking.

October 2 is... 
National Fried Scallops Day"


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