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Did you know. . . .

. . .that today is National Pecan Day? In 1775 at his Mount
Vernon estate, George Washington planted pecan trees given to
him by Thomas Jefferson. Enjoy a pecan or two today!

1807: Britain abolishes the African slave trade
1960, 25 March
All black political parties are banned in South Africa.
1993, 25 March
President FW de Klerk admits that six South Africa built six nuclear bombs and states that they have since been dismantled.
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Today's Inspirational Quote:

"People who ask our advice almost never take it. Yet we should
never refuse to give it, upon request, for it often helps us
to see our own way more clearly."

-- Brendan Francis

Did you know. . .

. . . that today is National Chocolate Covered Raisins Day?
Enjoy this tasty combination of chocolate and fruit. Chocolate
is made from cocoa beans (a vegetable) and raisins are from
grapes (a fruit). And, we all know that fruits and vegetables
are good for you! ;-)

1958: Elvis Presley, the "King of Rock and Roll," enters the U.S. Army for a two-year term.

1989: Exxon Valdez creates oil slick disaster
An oil tanker, the Exxon Valdez, has run aground off the Alaskan coast, releasing crude oil into the sea. (spilling 260,000 barrels of crude oil)

1953: Queen Mary dies peacefully after illness
Her Majesty Queen Mary, the Queen's grandmother, dies in her sleep after a lengthy illness.

1882: German scientist Robert Koch announces that he has discovered the bacillus that causes tuberculosis.

Today's Inspirational Quote:

"Wisdom doesn't automatically come with old age. Nothing does
- except wrinkles. It's true, some wines improve with age. But
only if the grapes were good in the first place."

-- Abigail Van Buren