The Daily Dose/May 19, 2024
By Gaylon Kent – America’s Funniest Guy™
The Sunday Bottom 5
A ranking of some things.
This valued feature will return. It’s OK, there’s nothing going on anyway.
Today At The Site
Writing worth reading. Usually.
Indeed, it is Read Free Sunday at The Diary.
The Diary of a Nobody – Sparrow issues some advice. Today’s Diary.
So please, leave your towels outside the door to your room…It’s not a big deal; in fact, it’s easier for us to pick them up there and take them to Housekeeping.
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On This Date
Extra, extra, read all about it.
In 715 – Pope Gregory II is elected, following the death of Constantine in April. Born Gregorius Sabellous in Rome, had been head Vatican Library and served as secretary of state under Constantine. History primarily remembers Gregory for his defiance of Byzantine emperor Leo III, which lead to secular and politcal authority and power for the papacy.
In 2013 – Sweden wins the world ice hockey championship, defeating Switzerland 5-1 in the gold medal game in Stockholm. It was the ninth of eleven world championships for Sweden and the second of three runner-up finishes for Switzerland, to go along with four relegation-level world titles. The US finished third, defeating Finland 3-2 in the bronze medal game.
In 1973 – The Independents are at #1 on Billboard’s soul chart – then known as the Hot Soul Singles chart – for the only week with Leaving Me. It was the fourth of eight should hits for the group, their second of four Top 10s and remains their only appearance at #1 on a Billboard chart. The song also peaked at #21 on the Hot 100, their only pop hit. The song spent seven weeks in the Top 10 and 13 weeks on the soul chart, which back then had 50 positions.
Some Philosophy Crap
The wisdom of the ages. Whatever.
Talent is that which is in a man’s power, genius is that in whose power a man is.
James Russell Lowell
Answer To The Last Trivia Question
Knowledge is power.
John Harlan served on the US Supreme Court for 33 years, from 1877-1911, the 6th-longest tenure in Supreme Court history.
Today’s Stumper
Match wits with Gaylon. It’s not that hard.
Who was the last pope to use his baptismal name? – Answer next time!
