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Today is day 32 of 2023.
There are 314 days left in the year.

February 1, 2023

Joke of the Day

How did the cowboy save so much money?
His horse gave him a couple of bucks every day!

On This Day in History

  • 1587: Mary, Queen of Scots, is beheaded at Fotheringhay Castle in England after being found guilty of plotting against Queen Elizabeth I.

  • 1865: President Abraham Lincoln signs the Thirteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution, which abolished slavery in the country.

  • 1931: Boris Yeltsin, former Russian President, was born.

  • 1960: Four black college students begin a sit-in protest at a Woolworth's lunch counter in Greensboro, North Carolina, demanding equal treatment and service.

  • 1993: The World Trade Center bombing in New York City kills six people and injures over a thousand others.

  • 2003: The Space Shuttle Columbia disaster occurs as the shuttle disintegrates upon re-entry, killing all seven crew members.

The American Quarter Horse is a breed of horse that is highly prized for its speed and agility, especially in quarter-mile sprints. It is one of the most popular horse breeds in the United States and is widely used in a variety of equestrian activities, including racing, rodeo, and ranch work. Here are a few trivial facts about the American Quarter Horse:

  • The breed originated in the American colonies in the 17th century, when horses of Spanish and English blood were bred for their speed and endurance.

  • The American Quarter Horse is known for its short, muscular build, sturdy legs, and wide chest.

  • The breed is highly versatile and can be trained for a variety of disciplines, including western riding, cutting, reining, and barrel racing.

  • The American Quarter Horse is also known for its friendly, docile temperament and its natural willingness to work with humans.

  • The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), established in 1940, is the largest breed registry for the American Quarter Horse, with over 5 million horses registered.

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Word of the Day

Serendipity - (noun) the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example: "Finding this rare book in the used bookstore was a true act of serendipity."

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