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Franklin Pierce, the fourteenth President of the United States of America (1853-1857) was the first President to use no notes during his inaugural speech. In 1854, President Pierce attempted to buy Cuba from Spain.
James Buchanan, the fifteenth President of the United States of America (1857-1861), is the only unmarried man to become President.
In the blood, Erythrocytes are Red Blood Cells, Leukocytes are White Blood Cells and Platelets are Thrombocytes.
But what torments of pain you endured from evils that never arrived - Ralph Waldo Emerson, Conduct of Life.
The better part of one's life consists of his friendships. - Abraham Lincoln (1809-1865), U.S. President. Letter to Joseph Gillespie, July 13, 1849. Collected Works of Abraham Lincoln, vol. 2, p. 57, Rutgers University Press (1953, 1990).
In 1803 the United States of America paid $15 million to France for 560 million acres. This was at the time of Napoleon. The purchase of the land is known as the "The Louisiana Purchase."
There are 108 double stitches in a regulation major league baseball.
Andrew Jackson, the seventh President of the United States of America (1829-1837), is the only President to to pay off the national debt.
Never leave that till tomorrow which you can do today - Benjamin Franklin, Poor Richard's Almanac.
The name Joan is of Hebrew origin and means Gracious Gift of the Lord.
The total number of hits that a team could get during a nine inning game and still be shut out is 54 - Source: Baseball A Doubleheader Collection of Fact, Feats and Firsts by the Editors of The Sporting News (page 233).
Ability is what you're capable of doing. Motivation determines what you do. Attitude determines how well you do it. - Lou Holtz, Former Notre Dame Football Coach.
This above all: to thine own self be true - William Shakespeare, Hamlet.
Nosce te ipsum is Latin and means Know Thyself.
I have not failed. I’ve just found 10,000 ways that won’t work - Thomas A. Edison
Baseball is 90% mental, the other half is physical - Yogi Berra.
On April 14, 1969, shortstop Dal Maxvill of the St Louis Cardinals hit the first major league bases-loaded home run (Grand Slam) in Canada. It was against the Montreal Expos.
Aut viam inveniam aut faciam is Latin and means I will either find a way or make one.
The name Claire is derived from the Latin word Clārus, which means Bright, Clear. The popularity of this name was once due in part to the fame of St. Clare of Assisi (1193 - 1253) who was the Italian nun that founded the order of the Poor Clares.
Ora pro nobis is Latin and means Pray For Us.
At age fourteen, John Quincy Adams (Sixth President of the United States of America 1825-1829) was secretary to the United States Minister To Russia.
The name Margaret is of Greek origin and means Pearl. Margaret has different forms in different countries. In Italian it is Margherita and the Scottish version is Meg. Meg and Madge are derived from the first syllable. The Estonian name Kret comes from the end of Margaret. Maisie, Maggie, Peggy, Meta, Greta, Gretel, Gretchen and Rita are some of the variants (60 or more) of Margaret. Also, the English form Gritty comes from Margaret.
Sapere aude is Latin and means Dare To Be Wise.
Nike - The name Bernice is a variation of the name Berenice, which is of Greek origin. The name means "bringing victory." The "nice" refers to "victory." In the Greek language, it is spelled "nike." Have you seen the word "Nike" recently?
The Greek meaning for the name Theresa is Harvester. The name Teresa (not spelled Theresa) is of uncertain origin (etymology). Teresa is generally believed to be derived from the Greek word therizein (to reap, to gather in) and thus takes the definition of Harvester. Related names are Tea, Teresa, Terry, Tess, Tessa, Therese, Tracy and Tressa. Teresa was not used outside the Iberian Peninsula until the 16th century, when the fame of St. Teresa of Avila (1515 - 1582) made the name popular among Roman Catholics throughout Europe.
P.S. is an abbreviation for Post scriptum (Postscript).
Haste Makes Waste - From the book Ben Franklin's Wit and Wisdom.
According to "The New Webster Encyclopedic Dictionary of the English Language" (1969), "Yawn" means gape, open wide. Antonyms (opposites) for "Yawn" are close, snap. Will you remember this at 5:00 in the morning?
Absence makes the heart grow fonder Following is what is written in quotes.yourdictionary.com regarding the above quote. "The original source of the quote "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" is unknown. The phrase was first published in Francis Davison's Poetical Rhapsody in 1602, where the words appear as the first phrase of a poem in the edition. However, the author of this poem was anonymous, and the identity of the writer remains unknown to this day. The first known writer to pen these words was Thomas Haynes Bayly in 1844 in his ballad entitled the "Isle of Beauty." Even in modern times, the phrase "Absence makes the heart grow fonder" continues to have a profound place in and effect on society."
The "State of Maine" was named after Mayne, which was a former province of France.
Suit the action to the word, the word to the action - William Shakespeare, Hamlet.
Erse is a noun (a variation of Irish) and is the Celtic language spoken in the Highlands of Scotland, of Irish origin; Gaelic.
The name Catharine is of Greek origin and means Pure. It is also spelled Catherine.
The human ankle consists of seven bones.
Benjamin Harrison was the twenty-third President of the United States of America (1889-1893). His grandfather (William Henry Harrison) was the ninth President (1773-1841), his great-grandfather (also named Benjamin Harrison) was Governor of Virginia and his father (John Scott Harrison) was a member of Congress for four years.
E.G. means Exempli Gratia (For Example).
The "Metric System" was developed in France.
There are four United States of America Presidents had something in common that is very unique. They did not have a Vice President. The Presidents are John Tyler (10; 1841-1845), Millard Fillmore (13; 1850-1853), Andrew Johnson (17; 1865-1869) and Chester Alan Arthur (21; 1881-1885).
If someone wants to give you $47 and you take it, be sure to say "Thank You."
The first hit in a "Major League Baseball Night Game" was by Cincinnati shortstop Billy Myers. He hit a lead off double in the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies on May 24, 1935.
In 1903 the Ford Motor Company started business.
Echo 1, the first communications satellite, was launched on August 12, 1960 by the United States of America.
The name George is of Greek origin and it means Man of the Earth, Man of the Land or Farmer.
A.M. (Ante meridiem) - before noon; morning

P.M. (Post meridiem) - afternoon; evening.
One acre equals 43,560 square feet.
The human wrist consists of eight bones.
Garson is a French word meaning a boy or waiter.
Forgery is the false making or the material alteration of a written instrument, contract or any other legal paper with intent to defraud.
Thaw - melt, dissolve, liquefy. An antonym (opposite) for thaw is freeze. Another antonym is congeal.
31.5 Gallons equals 1 Barrel .
The "English Word" Caviar comes from the "Turkish Language."