Monday, March 23, 2009

 
[1743 - First London performance of Handel's Messiah]

[1815 - USS Hornet takes HMS Penguin]

  
[1857 - Fannie Merritt Farmer, culinary expert, born in Boston]

[1900 - Erich Fromm, psychoanalyst, born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany]

[1904 - Joan Crawford (Lucille Fay LeSueur), Academy
Award-winning actress, born in San Antonio, Texas]

[1910 - Akira Kurosawa, film director, born in Omori, Tokyo, Japan]

[1912 - Wernher von Braun, rocket scientist, born in Wirsitz, Germany]

[1923 - Arnie Weinmeister, Pro Football Hall of Fame
defensive tackle, born in Saskatchewan, Canada]

Intelligence Test

The most reliable indicator of intelligence is a sense of humor.

: Prolonged or uncontrolled laughter may have serious side-effects. Among these are: Shortness of breath, tearing of the eyes, flushed face, wheezing, and muscle spasm. If you experience any of these symptoms, discontinue laughing at the earliest opportunity, go to the nearest television set, turn on any cable news channel, and call me in the morning.