Monthly Archives: May 2011

It on this day in 1886 that a pharmacist by the name of John Styth Pemberton first sold a new patent medicine he had personally mixed together. For the cost of a nickel, customers of Jacob’s Pharmacy in Atlanta, GA were able … Continue reading →

This time of year always makes me long for the upcoming summer. There ain’t nuttin’ quite like hanging with good pals, eating good food, and having good convo – and that seems to happen a lot more often when the … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1429 that Joan of Arc pulled an arrow out of her shoulder and then went on to kick some serious butt. The English were attacking a city gate when an archer’s missile struck her. Upon … Continue reading →

While I don’t understand the fascination so many folks have towards British royalty, they obviously know how to attract the attention of the AOotSP. Not only did the the newly-married couple adopt a year old penguin named Acorn, but they also are … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1994 that the Chunnel officially opened to the public. While a under-the-channel-tunnel between France and England was envisioned as early as 1802 (with the first attempt at construction made in 1880)  it wasn’t until … Continue reading →

It was on this day in 1994 that Michael Fay got spanked with a cane. He was an 18 year old American living in Singapore who was convicted of vandalizing a bunch of automobiles. (He confessed to over 50 counts … Continue reading →

May the 4th be with you!      

  Even tho he has now shaved it, and he may never-ever again go a day without the steel scraping against his throat, this man still deserves to have the respect and honor that every beard-wearer is given.   Click here … Continue reading →

It was on this date in 1932 that Alphonse Capone entered a Federal prison and started an eleven year sentence. Capone was a mobster from Chicago who made a fortune selling booze during a time that booze was illegal. He was a … Continue reading →

Credit when credit is due…the President has been having a good week. I’ve thought for a while that this birther-crap is just a red herring being used by both sides of the aisle to distract people from real and serious issues…hopefully now … Continue reading →