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| January 11th, 1989
On this day in 1989: Denver Nuggets' rookie Jerome Lane misses 7 free throws in a game against Milwaukee, one missed by 2 feet
| Sports Facts |
| Two mental patients were walking next to...
Two mental patients were walking next to a swimming pool. One jumped into the pool and the other jumped in to save him. Their doctor saw the rescue and called the rescuer to his office. "Due to your actions, it appears your mental state is fine," the doctor ...
| Humor |
| Alex Grey
In a society that tries to standardize thinking, individuality is not highly prized.
| Philosophy |
| 1 Corinthians 11:1-2
Be imitators of me, as I am of Christ. Now I commend you because you remember me in everything and maintain the traditions even as I delivered them to you.
| Bible |
| January 10th, 1990
On this day in 1990: NCAA approves random drug testing for college football players
| Sports Facts |
| What did the green grape...
Q: What did the green grape say to the purple grape?
A: "Breathe, stupid!"
| Humor |
| Johann Wolfgang von Goethe
One can be instructed in society, one is inspired only in solitude.
| Philosophy |
| John 20:19-23
On the evening of that day, the first day of the week, the doors being locked where the disciples were for fear of the Jews, Jesus came and stood among them and said to them, "Peace be with you." When he had said this, he showed them his hands and his side. ...
| Bible |
| January 9th, 1986
On this day in 1986: NY Islanders repeat their greatest shutout margin (9-0) vs Pittsburgh Penguins
| Sports Facts |
| Two men visit a prostitute. The first...
Two men visit a prostitute. The first man goes into the bedroom. He comes out ten minutes later and says, "Heck. My wife is better than that." The second man goes in. He comes out ten minutes later and says, "You know? Your wife IS better."
| Humor |
| Brendan Behan
I have a total irreverence for anything connected with society except that which makes the roads safer, the beer stronger, the food cheaper and the old men and old women warmer in the winter and happier in the summer.
| Philosophy |
| Genesis 9:1
And God blessed Noah and his sons and said to them, "Be fruitful and multiply and fill the earth.
| Bible |
| January 8th, 2007
On this day in 2007: 9th BCS National Championship: #2 Florida beats #1 Ohio State, 41-14
| Sports Facts |
| PMS jokes...
PMS jokes aren't funny. Period.
| Humor |
| John W. Gardner
Some people strengthen the society just by being the kind of people they are.
| Philosophy |
| Ephesians 5:1-33
Therefore be imitators of God, as beloved children. And walk in love, as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us, a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God. But sexual immorality and all impurity or covetousness must not even be named among you, as is proper ...
| Bible |
| January 7th, 1979
On this day in 1979: AFC Championship Game: Pittsburgh Steelers beat Houston Oilers 34-5
| Sports Facts |
| Have you heard about...
Q: Have you heard about the new restaurant called Karma?
A: There’s no menu; you get what you deserve.
| Humor |
| Bill Vaughan
Suburbia is where the developer bulldozes out the trees, then names the streets after them.
| Philosophy |
| Luke 1:37
For nothing will be impossible with God.
| Bible |
| January 6th, 1980
On this day in 1980: Phil Flyers set NHL record of 35 straight games without a defeat
| Sports Facts |
| Tom was at the hospital visiting with...
Tom was at the hospital visiting with his best friend Larry who was dying. Tom asked, "If there is baseball in heaven will you come back and tell me?" Larry nodded yes just as he passed away. That night while Tom was sleeping, he heard Larry's voice in a dream, ...
| Humor |
| 1 Corinthians 13:4-5
Love is patient and kind; love does not envy or boast; it is not arrogant or rude. It does not insist on its own way; it is not irritable or resentful
| Bible |
| January 5th, 1934
On this day in 1934: National & American baseball leagues select a uniform ball
| Sports Facts |
| Mahatma Gandhi
You must not lose faith in humanity. Humanity is an ocean; if a few drops of the ocean are dirty, the ocean does not become dirty.
| Philosophy |