A thought for the day: Ingratitude is one of the worst passions that reigns in the human breast; it is this that cuts the tender fibers of the soul. -- American teacher/activist Maria W. Stewart

On this date in history:

In 1889, the first jukebox was placed in service in the Palais Royal Saloon in San Francisco.

In 1890, the independent Grand Duchy of Luxembourg was separated from the ...Read More

Those born on this date include:

- Franklin Pierce, 14th president of the United States, in 1804
- U.S. outlaw Billy The Kid Bonney in 1859
- actor Boris Karloff in 1887
- actor Harpo Marx, born...Read More

Today is Saturday, Nov. 23, the 328th day of 2024 with 38 to follow.

The moon is waning. Morning stars are Jupiter, Mars, Neptune, Saturn and Uranus. Evening stars are Jupiter, Mars, Mercury, Neptune, Saturn, Uranus and ...Read More

On November 23rd, 1963, the first episode of the sci-fi series "Doctor Who" aired on BBC television.

A thought for the day: The great enemy of the truth is very often not the lie -- deliberate, contrived and dishonest -- but the myth -- persistent, persuasive and unrealistic. Belief in myths allows the comfort of opinion ...Read More