Amy Critz
@MPHAssistant
Assistant to the Head of School. Fan of books, baseball and the change of seasons in the Finger Lakes.
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"Early to bed and early to rise, makes a man healthy,wealthy,and wise." - Benjamin Franklin who died at 84 on this day in 1790 #CuriousAtMPH
"Life is not a spectator sport"-Jackie Robinson.#42 became the first black player in major-league baseball on this day in 1947#CuriousAtMPH
Beginning their journey into a land "on which the foot of civilized man had never trodden,"Lewis & Clark left Ft.Mandan on this day in 1805.
March (April) Madness:On this day in 1985, the NCAA adopted the 45-second shot clock for men’s basketball, to start in 1986.#CuriousAtMPH
"Houston, we've had a problem."Famous words uttered after an explosion on Apollo13 by Commander Jim Lovell, who turns 86 today.#CuriousAtMPH
Today is the Vernal Equinox. 'Ver' is Latin for spring; 'equi' for equal.On this first day of spring, day and night are both 12 hours long.
Known to "change the course of history," Eli Whitney's Little Cotton Engine--later dubbed 'cotton gin'--was patented on this day in 1794.
"Do not pass GO, Do not collect $200!" The board game Monopoly was invented on this day in 1933.#CuriousAtMPH
On Feb.27 1827 masked students danced through New Orleans streets marking the beginning of MardiGras, which means "Fat Tuesday"#CuriousAtMPH
Uncommon to the Core: "When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world." G.W.Carver
"In the end,it's not the years in your life that count.It's the life in your years."Abe Lincoln, born 2/12/1809.#CuriousAtMPH
Today in 1812,the political term "gerrymandering" began,referring to Elbridge Gerry.The town of Elbridge is named after him.#CuriousAtMPH
Fun Fact:"Beatlemania" began 50 years ago today (1964) when the "Fab Four" first arrived in the U.S. They disbanded in 1970. #CuriousAtMPH
Fun Fact: The U.S.Supreme Court Building houses a basketball court on the 5th floor, known as "the highest court in the land."#CuriousAtMPH
Whatever it takes:The FDA debuted it's REAL COST campaign today to discourage teens from smoking,and "looking ugly and stupid."#Curious@MPH
This day in 1959 is known as "the day the music died." 1950s rock 'n roll pioneer Buddy Holly died in a plane crash at age 22.#CuriousAtMPH
The 13th Admendment passed on this day in 1865:"Neither slavery nor involuntary servitude shall exist within the United States"#Curious@MPH
“The catcher in the rye... that's all I really want to be.” American Author JD Salinger died on this day in 2010 at age 91."#CuriousAtMPH
Following 9/11,Homeland Security began operations on Jan.24,2003 to "prevent terrorism,manage our borders & secure Cyberspace" #CuriousAtMPH
Signer of the Declaration of Independence,John Hancock,was born on Jan 23,1737.A stylish signature is known as a "John Hancock"#CuriousAtMPH
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