On this day in 1752, Benjamin Franklin flies a kite during a thunderstorm and collects a charge in a Leyden jar when the kite is struck by lightning, enabling him to demonstrate the electrical nature of lightning. Franklin became interested in electricity in the mid-1740's, a time when much was s
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06/10/2018
The second Sunday in June is known as National Children’s Day in the United States. 🇺🇸 A day to honor the children in our lives, National Children’s Day is a time to slow down our fast-paced lives, turn off the tech and refocus on the important things. Taking one day may not be enough, but using
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06/10/2018
Free at last! The backbreaking work of moving large furniture from one side of the house to other is finished. No more do packed boxes line the house. It's a great feeling of accomplishment. Enjoy your reprieve for a night as you've earned it. After giving yourself a day of rest it's time to get
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06/09/2018
When sellers stage their homes, they're simply trying to make their homes as attractive as possible to buyers. Staging can include cleaning, decluttering, depersonalizing and decorating the home. It can be done by the seller, or by a professional who goes so far as to completely overhaul a home w
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06/09/2018
“May the wind always be on your back and the sun upon your face and may the winds of destiny carry you aloft to dance with the stars.” - Johnny Depp || Born June 9, 1963 John Christopher Depp II, is an American actor, producer, and musician. He has been nominated for 3 Academy Awards and won the
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06/09/2018
TODAY IS NATIONAL STRAWBERRY RHUBARB PIE DAYOn June 9th of each year, National Strawberry Rhubarb Pie Day is observed. A tart vegetable, rhubarb is often paired with sweet fruits making for a delicious dessert. Around the country, rhubarb is a perennial favorite for home gardens. One of the firs
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06/09/2018
"Skills can be taught. Character you either have or you don't have" Anthony Michael Bourdain (June 25, 1956 – June 8, 2018) was an American celebrity chef, author, travel documentarian, and television personality who starred in programs focusing on the exploration of international culture, cuisin
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06/09/2018
On #ThisDayInHistory in 1973, Secretariat wins Triple Crown Read More http://histv.co/1MuNcIM Secretariat (March 30, 1970 – October 4, 1989), nicknamed Big Red, was an American Thoroughbred racehorse who, in 1973, became the first Triple Crown winner in 25 years. His record-breaking victory in th
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06/09/2018
“I know the price of success: dedication, hard work, and an unremitting devotion to the things you want to see happen” “The longer I live the more beautiful life becomes. If you foolishly ignore beauty, you will soon find yourself without it. Your life will be impoverished. But if you invest in b
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06/08/2018
Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira listed her Miami Beach this month for $11.648 million. Located at 3140 North Bay Road Drive, the 9,125-square-foot waterfront property holds six bedrooms and seven-and-a-half baths. Surrounded by palm trees and bright green hedges, the sophisticated haven promi
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06/08/2018
