The Daily Dose/June 24, 2023
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around our human experience. 

Leading Off is off searching for submersible wreckage in the Atlantic. It will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow continues his training at the VSO. Today’s Diary. 

It is confusing, repetitive, and wordy and by the end of today’s lessons, we wanted to stick pencils in our eyes for the sheer relief it would offer. 

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In 1509 – Henry VIII and Catherine of Aragon are crowned King and Queen of England. They assumed the throne in April following the death of Henry VII and Henry would reign until his death in 1547. Catherine was not as fortunate, their marriage was annulled in 1533, the first of six marriages for Henry. Henry was responsible for the divine right of kings theory – handy when you’re the king – and for the Church of England’s break with the Roman Catholic Church. 

In 2010 – John Isner of the US and Nicolas Mahut of France finish the longest tennis match in history in a first-round match at Wimbledon. Isner defeated Mahut 6-4, 3-6, 6-7, 7-6, 70-68, its 183 games and 11 hours, 5 minutes each the longest in tennis history. The match had started on June 22 when the match was concluded after the fourth set and was suspended on the 23rd tied 59-59. Due to changes in the rules in major tournaments, this record is unlikely to be broken. 

In 1967 – Jack Greene is at #1 on Billboard’s country chart – then known as the Hot Country Singles chart – for the second of five consecutive weeks with All The Time. It was the third of 31 country hits for Green and his second of five #1s. The song also peaked at #3 on Billboard’s Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart and in 1959 Kitty Wells hit #18 on the country chart with it. The song was written by Mel Tillis and Wayne Walker. 

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

…for men of eminent ability there is no law- they are themselves a law.
Aristotle

Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.

The major league record for most consecutive batters retired in a game by a starting pitcher is 36, by Harvey Haddix of the Pittsburgh Pirates on May 26, 1959.

Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.

Whose records for longest tennis match by time and number of games did the Isner/Mahut match break? – Answer next time!

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The Daily Dose/June 23, 2023
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around our human experience. 

Leading Off will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow overeats for dinner. Today’s Diary. 

Buffet Management Skills (BMS) are clearly called for here because you do not have unlimited stomach space…

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In 1969 – Warren Burger is sworn in as the chief justice of the United States, replacing Earl Warren, who had retired. He was not the first choice for the position as President Lyndon Johnson had nominated Abe Fortas, who was not confirmed by the Senate and Richard Nixon nominated Burger after he assumed office. Burger served until his retirement in 1986 and later served as chancellor of William and Mary College. 

In 1917 – Ernie Shore of the Boston Red Sox establishes a major league for most consecutive batters retired by a relief pitcher in a 4-0 win over the Washington Senators. Shore retired all 26 batters he faced after coming on in the first inning after starting pitcher Babe Ruth was ejected after walking the leadoff batter Ray Morgan. Morgan was caught stealing and for years Shore was credited with a perfect game, though that was later changed to a combined no-hitter. His record still stands. 

In 1979 – Donna Summer is at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the third and final non-consecutive week with Hot Stuff. The song went to #1 in four other countries, including Switzerland and Japan, peaked at #11 in Great Britain, at #3 on Billboard’s soul chart, was Billboard’s 7th-biggest song of the year and their 12th-biggest of the decade. It was the third of four #1 songs for Summer and the song won her the Grammy Award for Best Female Rock Vocal Performance.

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

(Government) will continue to be about as good as concerned and conscientious citizens make it.
Gerald Ford

Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.

Joe Louis was not defeated in the ring for his world heavyweight title. He retired as champion in 1949, though he did lose to Ezzard Charles in 1950 for the vacant title. 

Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.

What is the major league record for most consecutive batters retired in a game by a starting pitcher? – Answer next time!

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The Daily Dose/June 22, 2023
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around our human experience. 

Leading Off is enjoying a spa day. It will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow declines to fork over to check into a hotel early. Today’s Diary. 

We don’t know why we did this…Ten bucks is nothing…I wipe my ass with ten dollar bills…But there we were back at our car with an hour to kill…

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In 1870 – President Ulysses S Grant signs a bill forming the US Justice Department, and would later appoint Amos T Ackerman as its first attorney general. The attorney general had been a cabinet member since 1789, however before this it had been a part-time job primarily providing the president and cabinet with legal opinions and arguing cases before the supreme court, with federal courts under the jurisdiction of the Interior Department 

In 1938 – Joe Louis retains his world heavyweight boxing title with a first-round knockout of Max Schmeling at Yankee Stadium in New York City. It was the fourth of a record 25 consecutive title defenses for Louis and avenged a 1936 loss to Schmeling. The loss was the final championship fight for Schmeling, who had held the title from 1930-31 and he would later win the European heavyweight title. 

In 1991 – Paula Abdul is at #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 for the second of five consecutive weeks with Rush, Rush. It was the fifth of six #1s for Abdul, and her sixth of eight Top 10 songs. The song also went to #1 in Canada, peaked at #6 in Great Britain, at #20 on Billboard’s soul chart, and was Billboard’s 4th-biggest song of the year. Abdul’s first vocal cut – known as a scratch vocal in the trade, a reference for musicians and engineers – ended up being used on the record. 

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

Above it were luxurious nobles who had learned nothing from history and had forgotten everything but their privileges.
Will and Ariel Durant
The Story of Civilization, Vol. VI: The Reformation

Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.

The final state to ratify the Constitution was Rhode Island, which did so on May 29, 1790. 

Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.

Who was the fighter that dethroned Joe Louis as world heavyweight boxing champion? – Answer next time!

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The Daily Dose/June 21, 2023
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around our human experience. 

Leading Off will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow runs into an old sailor at the hotel. Today’s Diary. 

Then we got nosey and asked if he was an A-ganger MM or a nuke MM and he said A-ganger and we nodded authoritatively, not disclosing we still have some zero clue what A-gangers do except breathe with their mouths open and drag their knuckles on the ground…

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In 1788 – The United States Constitution takes effect when New Hampshire becomes the ninth state to ratify it, giving the document ratification by two-thirds of the thirteen states, making it effective in the states where it had been ratified. The first presidential election would begin in December, Congress would first convene the following March, with George Washington inaugurated president in April. 

In 1970 – Brazil wins the World Cup, defeating Italy 4-1 at Estadio Azteca in Mexico City. It was the third of five World Cup titles for Brazil and was the first of two runner-up finishes for the Italians. The tournament featured 16 teams -including the only appearance of Israel – divided into four groups for pool play, with the top two teams advancing to bracket play. West Germany defeated Uraguay for third place. 

In 1974 – Bo Donaldson and the Heywoods is at #1 on Billboard’s Hot 100 for the second and final consecutive week with Billy Don’t Be a Hero. It was the fourth of five chart singles for the group, their third and final Top 40 hit, and remains their only Top 10 and #1 song. The song also went to #1 in Canada and was Billboard’s 21st-biggest song of 1974. Earlier in the year, a version by Paper Lace had gone to #1 in Great Britain and peaked at #96 on the Hot 100. 

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

How not to be forgotten? How to retain the floor for life? That was the question ambition asked but did not answer. 
Gore Vidal
Washington, D.C.

Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.

Besides Billy Ray Cyrus, the Everly Brothers, Elvis Presley, and Ray Charles are the only acts to have #1 songs on Billboard’s pop, country, and soul charts in the Hot 100 era. 

Today’s Stumper
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Which was the final state to ratify the Constitution? – Answer next time!

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The Daily Dose/June 20, 2023
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™

Leading Off
Notes from around our human experience. 

Leading Off will return. 

Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually. 

The Diary of a Nobody -Sparrow discovers there isn’t a fax machine in the new county building. Today’s Diary. 

We were so stunned we weren’t even able to stare at it crossly with our hands on our hips…After a few seconds, we turned toward Paula, the office manager: 

“Paula is there not a fax machine…here???”

The pause before the last word was necessary to preempt saying several words inappropriate for the workplace…

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In 1942 – Four Poles – Kazimierz Piechowski, Eugeniusz Bendera, Józef Lempart Stanisław, and Gustaw Jaster escape from the Auschwitz concentration camp by driving through the main gate. The escape was successful, however, Jaster was recaptured in July and is thought to have died later that summer. Assorted relatives of the escapees were later arrested and killed in Auschwitz and an accomplice who did not escape was discovered, tortured, and allowed to starve to death. 

In 1980 – Roberto Duran wins the WBC welterweight title, defeating champion Sugar Ray Leonard with a 15-round unanimous decision at Olympic Stadium in Montreal. It was the second world title for Duran, who was already the WBA light heavyweight champion, and he would later win the super welterweight, and middleweight titles. Leonard would regain the title from Duran in November when Duran quit in the 8th round and would later unify the welterweight titles as well as win titles in four other weight classes. 

In 1992 – Billy Ray Cyrus is at #1 on Billboard’s country chart – then known as the Hot Country Singles chart – for the third of four consecutive weeks with Achy Breaky Heart. It was the first of 16 Top 40 country hits for Cyrus and remains his only #1. The song also went #1 country in Canada, and went #1 pop in Australia and New Zealand, went #3 pop in Great Britain, peaked at #4 on the Hot 100, and was Billboard’s 2nd-biggest country song of the year.

Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.

But men must know that in this theatre of man’s life it is reserved only for God and angels to be lookers on.
Francis Bacon

Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.

Sing Sing prison in New York executed 614 people, including four federal inmates, from 1922-72. 

Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.

Billy Ray Cyrus is one of four acts to have #1 songs on Billboard’s pop, soul, and country charts in the Hot 100 era. Who are the other three? – Answer next time!

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