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Good morning! Life is so much brighter when shared with good friends. Think of the laughs, the support, and the moments youβve created togetherβtheyβre the fuel that keeps us going. Let the thought of those connections put a smile on your face and remind you that youβre never alone. Today, lean into that camaraderie, reach out, and keep building those amazing bonds. Friendship is a treasure, and youβre lucky to have itβand to give it.
An updated version of Xbox Live, which allowed online multi-player gaming and media streaming, was a major selling point for the 360, one of the top-selling consoles of all time. The 360βs main competitors were Nintendoβs Wii and Sonyβs PlayStation 3, all of which were 7th generation video game consoles. Its successor, the Xbox One, was released 8 years later.
What Happened on November 22nd
November 22, 2005
Xbox 360 Is Released to the North American Market
Microsoftβs Xbox 360, the second in the Xbox line, is released in the US and Canada after a viral marketing campaign and intense hype. Initially, eighteen titles were available at launch, and of those, Call of Duty 2 was the best seller for the new console.
November 22 Friday #Holidays
Aron Day
Flossing Day
Go For A Ride Day
Housing Day
Humane Society Anniversary Day
Lebanon Independence Day
Love Your Freckles Day
National Amelia Day
National Cranberry Relish Day
National Larimar Day
New Zealand Flowers Week
Connect-the-dots picture of a tree with intricate detailing
Instructions to connect:
1. Start with the top of the tree: Connect 1 β 2 β 4 β 6 β 10 β 14 β 7 β 2 and 1 β 3 β 5 β 9 β 13 β 16 β 8 β 3.
2. Draw the canopy branches: Connect 14 β 15 β 16 and 10 β 17 β 23 β 27 β 29 β 30 β 17. Do the same on the other side (13 β 19 β 25 β 28 β 31 β 32 β 19).
3. Add details: Follow each branch, adding smaller connections around the numbered points to flesh out the branches.
The Enduring Mystery
Despite exhaustive investigations, including a formal inquiry by British authorities, no definitive explanation for the crewβs disappearance has ever been found. The Mary Celeste was eventually salvaged and continued to sail under various owners, but the mystery of what occurred on November 21, 1872, continues to captivate imaginations.
A particularly compelling theory revolves around the ship's cargo. It is possible that alcohol fumes built up in the hold, creating a risk of explosion. This may have led the crew to temporarily abandon ship in the lifeboat, only to be unable to return due to rough seas or miscalculation. This theory aligns with the lack of structural damage to the Mary Celeste and the missing lifeboat.
Other theories delve into the realm of the extraordinary. Some speculate about mutiny, though this seems unlikely given the lack of violence aboard the ship. Others have suggested that pirates attacked the vessel, though the valuable cargo and personal items were untouched. More imaginative explanations include sea monsters, alien abductions, or paranormal phenomena.
Theories and Speculations
Numerous theories have been proposed to explain the disappearance of the Mary Celesteβs crew, ranging from the plausible to the fantastical. Some believe the crew abandoned ship due to a perceived emergency, such as a leak or a fire sparked by the volatile cargo of alcohol. However, the ship showed no evidence of a catastrophic event.
The mystery deepened as investigators examined the ship. The sails were partially set, though in poor condition, and water had seeped into the bilge, but the ship was seaworthy. The last meal appeared to have been hastily abandoned, and personal belongings, including valuables, were left behind. The only clue to the crewβs fate was the missing lifeboat, but even this raised more questions than answers.
Discovery and Initial Findings
On December 4, 1872, the Dei Gratia, another merchant vessel, spotted the Mary Celeste adrift and seemingly abandoned. Upon boarding the ship, the Dei Gratia crew found it eerily intact. The cargo was largely undisturbed, and there were no signs of violence or struggle. The shipβs lifeboat, however, was missing, along with the captain, his family, and the crew.
The voyage began on November 7, 1872, under fair conditions. By all accounts, Captain Briggs was a meticulous and capable leader, and the crew was experienced and disciplined. The Mary Celeste's logbook, found aboard the abandoned ship, indicated that the last entry was made on November 21, when the vessel was near the Azores. After that, silence descended on the fate of the shipβs occupants.
By 1872, it was captained by Benjamin Briggs, an experienced seafarer who embarked on what was meant to be a routine voyage from New York to Genoa, Italy. On board were his wife, Sarah, their two-year-old daughter, Sophia, and a crew of seven. The ship was laden with over 1,700 barrels of industrial alcohol, destined for European markets.
While the ship was officially discovered on December 4, 1872, evidence later suggested that November 21 was a pivotal date in its timeline, as it marked the last recorded log entry by its captain. What transpired on that day remains one of history's great enigmas.
Background on the Mary Celeste
The Mary Celeste was a sturdy, 282-ton brigantine built in 1861 and originally named Amazon.
Mysterious Events
The Mysterious Disappearance of the Crew of the Mary Celeste
Among the many enigmatic events recorded in human history, the disappearance of the crew of the Mary Celeste on November 21, 1872, stands out as a case that continues to baffle historians, sailors, and conspiracy theorists alike. The vessel was found adrift in the Atlantic Ocean with no sign of its crew, leaving behind an enduring mystery.