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June 9th, 1963
On this day in 1963: 1st Sunday night game in baseball SF Giants lose to Houston Colts 3-0
Sports Facts
Joe E. Lewis
I distrust camels, and anyone else who can go a week without a drink.
Philosophy
What does the receptionist at the...
Q: What does the receptionist at the sperm clinic say when clients are leaving? A: “Thanks for coming!”
Humor
Colossians 3:9
Do not lie to one another, seeing that you have put off the old self with its practices
Bible
June 8th, 1968
On this day in 1968: UEFA European Championship: Italy defeat Yugoslavia 2-0 in Rome
Sports Facts
Ogden Nash
Progress might have been alright once, but it has gone on too long.
Philosophy
There is more money being spent on...
There is more money being spent on breast implants and Viagra today, than on Alzheimer's research. This means that by 2040, there should be a large elderly population with perky boobs, huge erections, and absolutely no recollection of what to do with them. ...
Humor
Philippians 3:1
Finally, my brothers, rejoice in the Lord. To write the same things to you is no trouble to me and is safe for you.
Bible
June 7th, 1939
On this day in 1939: Cleve Indians sets AL record of 16 inning game without striking out, however lose game 5-4 to NY Yankees
Sports Facts
June 6th, 1944
On this day in 1944: Baseball cancels all games honoring D-Day invasion
Sports Facts
Khalil Gibran
Truth is a deep kindness that teaches us to be content in our everyday life and share with the people the same happiness.
Philosophy
What's the difference between a...
Q: What's the difference between a cat and a complex sentence? A: A cat has claws at the end of its paws and a complex sentence has a pause at the end of its clause.
Humor
Galatians 6:1-3
Brothers, if anyone is caught in any transgression, you who are spiritual should restore him in a spirit of gentleness. Keep watch on yourself, lest you too be tempted. Bear one another's burdens, and so fulfill the law of Christ. For if anyone thinks he is ...
Bible
June 5th, 1965
On this day in 1965: 97th Belmont: John Sellers aboard Hail to All wins in 2:28.6
Sports Facts
River Phoenix
I try to lie as much as I can when I'm interviewed. It's reverse psychology. I figure if you lie, they'll print the truth.
Philosophy
What did the judge say when...
Q: What did the judge say when a skunk walked into the courtroom? A: "Odor in the court!"
Humor
Ephesians 4:32
Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.
Bible
June 4th, 1928
On this day in 1928: 33rd Women's French Championships: Helen Wills beats Eileen Bennett (6-1, 6-2)
Sports Facts
Josefina Vazquez Mota
There are two ways of lying. One, not telling the truth and the other, making up statistics.
Philosophy
Why did the...
Q: Why did the tofu cross the road? A: To prove he wasn't chicken.
Humor
Galatians 5:16-26
But I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. For the desires of the flesh are against the Spirit, and the desires of the Spirit are against the flesh, for these are opposed to each other, to keep you from doing the things ...
Bible
June 2nd, 1997
On this day in 1997: Albert Belle's Chicago White Sox tying 27-game hitting streak ends
Sports Facts
George Bernard Shaw
Beware of false knowledge; it is more dangerous than ignorance.
Philosophy
How do Mexicans take a family portrait?...
How do Mexicans take a family portrait? They all gather together on the back of a pickup truck and run a red light!
Humor
Romans 14:10-12
Why do you pass judgment on your brother? Or you, why do you despise your brother? For we will all stand before the judgment seat of God; for it is written, "As I live, says the Lord, every knee shall bow to me, and every tongue shall confess to God." So then ...
Bible