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Recreational marijuana became legal in Canada.
Eminem (born October 17, 1972, St. Joseph, Missouri, U.S.) is an American rapper, record producer, and actor who is known as one of the most-controversial and best-selling artists of the early 21st century. He was the first recording artist to have 10 consecutive albums debut at number one on the Billboard album chart.
October 17 Thursday #Holidays
Black Poetry Day
Child Poverty Day
Conflict Resolution Day
Day of Dignity (Bolivia)
Dessalines Day
Get Smart About Credit Day
International Credit Union Day
International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
International ShakeOut Day
Kati Bihu
National Catholic Menβs Conference Day
National Clean Your Virtual Desktop Day
National Edge Day
"Hey, awesome crew! Coffeeβs brewing and todayβs just waiting for you to make it epic. Whether youβre crushing your to-do list or just trying to find your keys, youβve totally got this!"
One dark and bone-chilling folklore story that remains relatively unknown outside of Brazil is the tale of the Mapinguari, a terrifying creature from the Amazon rainforest. Described as a monstrous, human-like beast, the Mapinguari is said to roam the dense forests, stalking and attacking those who dare to enter its domain.
Suddenly, from the corner of his eye, he saw a figure standing by the side of the roadβjust a woman, dressed in white, holding out her thumb for a ride. Startled, Ben slowed the car, glancing in the rearview mirror. The road was deserted, and the figure seemed out of place, but he felt a strange pull to stop.
Would you rather?
Would you rather have to wear a giant foam finger on one hand for the rest of your life, or randomly break into a tap dance every time someone says your name?
Would you rather?
Would you rather have a laugh that sounds like a foghorn every time you're amused, or hiccup confetti whenever you feel nervous?
What Happened on October 15th
October 15, 1956
First FORTRAN Reference Manual is Released
The first FORTRAN reference manual is released on October 15, 1956, six months before the first compiler's release. Only 60 pages long, with large print and wide margins, that first programming language was miniscule by today's standard.
Racial #History
On this day Oct 15, 1883
Supreme Court Strikes Down Civil Rights Act, Legitimating Segregation
In 1875, Congress passed the Civil Rights Act, which forbade racial discrimination in access to public accommodations and facilities. A number of African Americans subsequently sued businesses that refused to serve Black customers.
American investor and philanthropist Paul Allen, who cofounded Microsoft, died at age 65.
Penny Marshall (born October 15, 1943, New York, New York, U.S.βdied December 17, 2018, Los Angeles, California) was an American actress, comedian, and director, one of the first women to achieve consistent commercial success as a motion picture director.
Topic: competitive yodeling while hula-hooping.
"Yodeling hoopers heartily holler high, harmonious hymns, hula-hooping hastily, while hopping hypnotically, hoping to hit harmonious heights in hula-hoop yodeling hullabaloos."
#Astrology Astro Photo of the Day
Go outside at sunset tonight and see a comet! C/2023 A3 (TsuchinshanβATLAS) has become visible in the early evening sky in northern locations to the unaided eye. To see the comet, look west through a sky with a low horizon. If the sky is clear and dark enough, you will not even need binoculars -- the faint tail of the comet should be visible just above the horizon for about an hour.
