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BRITISH INVASION!

Five Common Myths About The Beatles' U.S. Invasion, 58 Years Ago

"Jack Paar ran a clip of the band performing in the UK on his show in January 1964, which infuriated Sullivan, who had hoped to be the first to present the band on TV. The Beatles performance on Sullivan’s show was their first live performance on American television, however, and Sullivan need not have worried: his broadcast was the record setter." Read More

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Photograph of The Beatles as they arrive in New York City in 1964
 
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D-day Landings Sites Then and Now: Historic World War II Locations Revisited

"In June 1944, the Second World War had been raging for almost five years, and Allied forces were poised to gain a foothold in mainland Europe from which to attack Nazi-occupied areas. Normandy, a coastal region in northern France, was chosen for the ambitious and risky invasion."

"The June 6th D-day landings are now considered the turning point which led to the end of the war a year later, and to the defeat of Nazi Germany." (Read More)

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Looking back around the bend, to Dallas.......

Nixon on His Last Talk with JFK

"I'm sure Nixon loved this. He gives an interview and all they want to talk about is JFK."

"An interesting fact that was not touched on here in this interview - Nixon was at Love Field Airport waiting to catch his flight out of Dallas when JFK arrived on Air Force One."
 
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Looking back around the bend, to Dallas.......

Nixon on His Last Talk with JFK

"I'm sure Nixon loved this. He gives an interview and all they want to talk about is JFK."

"An interesting fact that was not touched on here in this interview - Nixon was at Love Field Airport waiting to catch his flight out of Dallas when JFK arrived on Air Force One."
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Well, that's a blast from the past!
 
Meanderer said:
D-day Landings Sites Then and Now: Historic World War II Locations Revisited

"In June 1944, the Second World War had been raging for almost five years, and Allied forces were poised to gain a foothold in mainland Europe from which to attack Nazi-occupied areas. Normandy, a coastal region in northern France, was chosen for the ambitious and risky invasion."

"The June 6th D-day landings are now considered the turning point which led to the end of the war a year later, and to the defeat of Nazi Germany." (Read More)

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What riveting photos!
I wonder if those beach goers ever think of what happened there, so long ago.
 
If I Give You 17 Quotes By Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett, Can You Guess Which Buffett Said What?
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"Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha and the prince of the Parrotheads. They're not related. They are friends. They're both rich."

"Warren: $81 billion. Fourth-richest person on the planet.
Jimmy: $550 million. Yes that's a lot less than Warren. But c'mon--it's still a lot of money.
Both Buffetts are also highly quotable. My wife recently pointed out that they're more similar than you might think--even though on the surface that doesn't seem likely. In fact, there are times when I'll bet you can't tell which Buffett offered which words of wisdom."

"So let's test that theory. Here are 17 inspiring quotes from the Buffett boys. Can you guess which Buffett said what without looking? Answers at the bottom." (Read More)
 
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If I Give You 17 Quotes By Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett, Can You Guess Which Buffett Said What?
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"Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha and the prince of the Parrotheads. They're not related. They are friends. They're both rich."

"Warren: $81 billion. Fourth-richest person on the planet.
Jimmy: $550 million. Yes that's a lot less than Warren. But c'mon--it's still a lot of money.
Both Buffetts are also highly quotable. My wife recently pointed out that they're more similar than you might think--even though on the surface that doesn't seem likely. In fact, there are times when I'll bet you can't tell which Buffett offered which words of wisdom."

"So let's test that theory. Here are 17 inspiring quotes from the Buffett boys. Can you guess which Buffett said what without looking? Answers at the bottom." (Read More)
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I got 7 right.
 
Meanderer said:
If I Give You 17 Quotes By Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett, Can You Guess Which Buffett Said What?
getty_591685426_362846.jpg


"Warren Buffett and Jimmy Buffett. The Oracle of Omaha and the prince of the Parrotheads. They're not related. They are friends. They're both rich."

"Warren: $81 billion. Fourth-richest person on the planet.
Jimmy: $550 million. Yes that's a lot less than Warren. But c'mon--it's still a lot of money.
Both Buffetts are also highly quotable. My wife recently pointed out that they're more similar than you might think--even though on the surface that doesn't seem likely. In fact, there are times when I'll bet you can't tell which Buffett offered which words of wisdom."

"So let's test that theory. Here are 17 inspiring quotes from the Buffett boys. Can you guess which Buffett said what without looking? Answers at the bottom." (Read More)
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I got 10 right.
 
Bill Gates and Warren Buffett, in Hong Kong, 2017
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"Imagine the two richest men in the world having a discount lunch at a fast food joint and using coupons to pay for it. And Buffett took the coupons all the way to Hong Kong to do it!" A funny story to be sure.
 
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