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| August 10th, 1969
On this day in 1969: Don Sutton breaks his 13-game losing streak to Cubs with a 4-2 win
| Sports Facts |
| Romans 5:1-5
Therefore, since we have been justified by faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ. Through him we have also obtained access by faith into this grace in which we stand, and we rejoice in hope of the glory of God. More than that, we rejoice ...
| Bible |
| Going to the Dogs
When our client's dog lapped up anti-freeze, the veterinarian I work for ordered a unique treatment: an IV drip mixing fluids with vodka. "Go buy the cheapest bottle you can find," he told me.At the liquor store, I was uneasy buying cheap booze so early in ...
| Humor |
| Bruce Lee
All fixed set patterns are incapable of adaptability or pliability. The truth is outside of all fixed patterns.
| Philosophy |
| August 9th, 1963
On this day in 1963: NY Met Roger Craig's NL record-tying 18-game losing streak ends
| Sports Facts |
| 1 Timothy 4:12-13
Let no one despise you for your youth, but set the believers an example in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith, in purity. Until I come, devote yourself to the public reading of Scripture, to exhortation, to teaching.
| Bible |
| What did the elephant...
Q: What did the elephant say to the naked man? A: "How do you breathe through something so small?"
| Humor |
| Bill Hicks
Children are smarter than any of us. Know how I know that? I don't know one child with a full time job and children.
| Philosophy |
| August 8th, 1990
On this day in 1990: Balt Orioles pull their 10th triple play (1-6-3 vs Oakland)
| Sports Facts |
| Romans 12:21
Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
| Bible |
| What did the penis...
Q: What did the penis say to the condom?
A: "Cover me. I'm going in."
| Humor |
| Anthony Burgess
Every dogma has its day.
| Philosophy |
| August 7th, 1976
On this day in 1976: Chako Higuchi wins LPGA Colgate-European Golf Open
| Sports Facts |
| 1 Thessalonians 5:18
Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.
| Bible |
| Why do women wear panties with flowers...
Why do women wear panties with flowers on them? In loving memory of all the faces that have been buried there.
| Humor |
| P. G. Wodehouse
Memories are like mulligatawny soup in a cheap restaurant. It is best not to stir them.
| Philosophy |
| August 6th, 1981
On this day in 1981: Due to strike, Yanks, A's, Philles & Dodgers declared 1st ½ champs
| Sports Facts |
| 2 Timothy 4:7-8
I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Henceforth there is laid up for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous judge, will award to me on that Day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved ...
| Bible |
| Can a kangaroo jump higher...
Q: Can a kangaroo jump higher than the Empire State Building?
A: Of course. The Empire State Building can't jump.
| Humor |
| Demetri Martin
I wanna make a jigsaw puzzle that's 40,000 pieces. And when you finish it, it says 'go outside.'
| Philosophy |
| August 5th, 1940
On this day in 1940: St Louis Brown John Whitehead no-hits Detroit Tigers, 4-0 in 6 innings
| Sports Facts |
| 2 Thessalonians 3:5-15
May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God and to the steadfastness of Christ. Now we command you, brothers, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that you keep away from any brother who is walking in idleness and not in accord with the tradition that ...
| Bible |
| How do you get...
Q: How do you get a blond on the roof?
A: You tell her the food is on the house.
| Humor |
| Fran Lebowitz
You're only as good as your last haircut.
| Philosophy |
| August 4th, 1985
On this day in 1985: White Sox Tom Seaver is 17th to win #300, beating Yankees
| Sports Facts |