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January 1, 2019: Fake News for the New Year!

By Major Dan on January 1, 2019 Humor, January 1, Politics

A Brief History On January 1, 2019, History and Headlines presents some fake news stories you will probably not see or hear in 2019, but then again you never know. On January 1, 2017, we reported about false news stories that really were run in the media during 2016. This year, we make up our own fake news stories for your amusement. Remember, these are not predictions or wishes on our part, even if some of them may seem to be. Of course, no matter how improbable, some of these fake news stories might become real news stories, and if…

May 25, 1521: 5 Things that are Not What They Sound Like

By Major Dan on May 25, 2018 Humor, Lists, May 25

A Brief History On May 25, 1521, the Diet of Worms ended, resulting in the Edict of Worms which declared Martin Luther an outlaw. Not only was this “Diet” not related to what people eat or do not eat, the “Worms” portion of the title has nothing to do with the slimy critters we use as fish bait. Today we discuss 5 titles, names, or things that are just not what they seem to be at first glance. What would you add to the list? Digging Deeper 1. Diet of Worms, 1521. In this case the word “Diet” refers to…

April 17, 2018: Today is National Haiku Day

By Major Dan on April 17, 2018 April 17, Humor, Literature

A Brief History On April 17, 2018, we celebrate National Haiku Day, the day that the traditional Japanese form of poetry is celebrated. In recognition of this great “holiday,” we offer a few of our own creations. We invite our readers to compose their own Haiku poetry and share those with our other readers! Digging Deeper Remember, the Haiku form is normally consisting of 3 lines, the first line containing 5 syllables, the second line containing 7 syllables, and the third line containing 5 syllables. Rhyming is not necessary. Haiku appeared in Japan in the 1600’s, and in the US…

April 1, 2018: 10 Times People Got Fooled

By Major Dan on April 1, 2018 April 1, Crime, Humor, Lists, Military, Politics, Vehicles

A Brief History On April 1, 2018, we have just 2 words for you, April Fools! This time instead of publishing a satirical spoof containing false stories, we will list 10 times real people really got fooled, either as individuals or as a group. What other notable “fools” can you think of? Name your favorites that you would include on this list. Digging Deeper 1. US Public, War of the Worlds. On October 30, 1928, CBS radio in the United States aired a for radio adaptation of the HG Wells 1898 science fiction story, The War of the Worlds, directed…

February 9, 2018: Would You Rather Read in the Bathtub or Celebrate a Toothache?

By Major Dan on February 9, 2018 February 9, Health/Medicine, Humor

A Brief History On February 9, 2018, we at History and Headlines take a moment to ponder the imponderable: Where do all these “National Days” come from? We found all sorts of references to February 9th being National Toothache Day and also National Read in the Bathtub Day, but no record of when or where these “holidays” started! Digging Deeper National Toothache Day is not so ridiculous as to actually celebrate having a toothache, one of the most painful conditions known to humankind (which can also be life threatening), but rather a day to remind people of proper oral hygiene.…

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