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| July 22nd, 1994
On this day in 1994: Mariners play Red Sox as home team at Fenway, as Kingdome is repaired
| Sports Facts |
| H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
Think big thoughts but relish small pleasures.
| Philosophy |
| Why can't you tell...
Q: Why can't you tell an egg a joke?
A: Because it will crack up.
| Humor |
| Romans 2:1-4
Therefore you have no excuse, O man, every one of you who judges. For in passing judgment on another you condemn yourself, because you, the judge, practice the very same things. We know that the judgment of God rightly falls on those who practice such things. ...
| Bible |
| July 21st, 1964
On this day in 1964: Mildred Simpson runs female world record marathon (3:19:33)
| Sports Facts |
| Og Mandino
Always seek out the seed of triumph in every adversity.
| Philosophy |
| I work at a local fast food...
I work at a local fast food joint. It cracks me up when a fat ass customer orders a quadruple stacked cheeseburger, with extra sauce, a ton of extras, extra large fries with extra sauce, and then orders a small diet coke.
| Humor |
| Acts 20:35
In all things I have shown you that by working hard in this way we must help the weak and remember the words of the Lord Jesus, how he himself said, 'It is more blessed to give than to receive.'"
| Bible |
| July 20th, 1969
On this day in 1969: 56th Tour de France won by Eddy Merckx of Belgium
| Sports Facts |
| Will Rogers
Even if you're on the right track, you'll get run over if you just sit there.
| Philosophy |
| A guy is going on an ocean...
A guy is going on an ocean cruise and he tells his doctor that he's worried about getting seasick. The doctor suggests, ''Eat two pounds of stewed tomatoes before you leave the dock.'' The guy replies, ''Will that keep me from getting sick, Doc?'' The doctor ...
| Humor |
| Matthew 6:1
"Beware of practicing your righteousness before other people in order to be seen by them, for then you will have no reward from your Father who is in heaven.
| Bible |
| July 19th, 1915
On this day in 1915: Wash Nationals steal record 8 bases vs Cleve Indians in the 1st inning
| Sports Facts |
| Socrates
Be as you wish to seem.
| Philosophy |
| There were two cannibals who captured a...
There were two cannibals who captured a man. They decided it would be fair if they started eating from opposite ends. After a few minutes, the one who started at the head asked the other one, "How's it going down there?" And the other one replies, "I'm having ...
| Humor |
| James 2:14-24
What good is it, my brothers, if someone says he has faith but does not have works? Can that faith save him? If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, "Go in peace, be warmed and filled," without giving ...
| Bible |
| July 18th, 1896
On this day in 1896: Ranjitsinhji completes 154* on Test Cricket debut v Aust, Old Trafford
| Sports Facts |
| John Muir
In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks.
| Philosophy |
| There is a fellow who is talking...
There is a fellow who is talking to his buddy and says, "I don't know what to get my wife for her birthday. She has everything, and besides, she can afford to buy anything she wants. I'm stumped." His buddy says, "I have an idea. Why don't you make up a certificate ...
| Humor |
| Romans 15:4
For whatever was written in former days was written for our instruction, that through endurance and through the encouragement of the Scriptures we might have hope.
| Bible |
| July 17th, 1994
On this day in 1994: FIFA World Cup: Brazil beats Italy 3-2 on penalties, in football's 15th World Cup in Pasadena
| Sports Facts |
| Marcus Aurelius
He who lives in harmony with himself lives in harmony with the universe.
| Philosophy |
| A guy and his date are parked...
A guy and his date are parked out in the country away from town, when they start kissing and fondling each other. Just then, the girl stops and sits up. “What’s the matter?” asks the guy. She replies, “I really should have mentioned this earlier, but I’m actually ...
| Humor |
| James 1:26
If anyone thinks he is religious and does not bridle his tongue but deceives his heart, this person's religion is worthless.
| Bible |
| July 16th, 1924
On this day in 1924: NY Giants George Kelly is 1st to hit HRs in 6 cons games
| Sports Facts |