This Day in History Entry #242

September 25th, 2013 by Wordsman

Who’d have thought that a statement of rights
Would be cause for so many huge fights?
But wherever you’re at
We can all agree that
It’s the Third that won’t keep us up nights

Event: The United States Congress passes the Bill of Rights
Year: 1789
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Bill_of_Rights

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This Day in History Entry #241

September 18th, 2013 by Wordsman

Now, consistency’s not always cool
But for geysers it’s ‘ception, not rule
And what’s worthy of “Wow!”
Is it’s more faithful now
Not too bad for a rather “old” tool

Event: Old Faithful is observed and named
Year: 1871
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Old_Faithful_Geyser

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This Day in History Entry #240

September 11th, 2013 by Wordsman

In the band room, about to depart
We heard something that made us all start
And I’m sure you’ll concur
You still know where you were
When you felt that quick shake of your heart

Event: September 11th terrorist attacks
Year: 2001
Learn more: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/September_11_attacks

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This Day in History Entry #239

September 4th, 2013 by Wordsman

“They shine light where we all would be blind
There is nothing their engine can’t find!”
“Yes, that’s all very well
But, say: what do they sell?”
“Nothing much, but they don’t seem to mind”

Event: Google is founded
Year: 1998
Learn more: Uhh, I think they have a website, but I forget the URL . . .

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