Knowledge

Oleaginous [oh-lee-aj-uh-nuhs]

Having the nature or qualities of oil. Falsely or smugly earnest; unctuous.

Comical

Soldier’s Change

Officer: “Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?

” Soldier: “Sure, buddy.” Officer: “That’s no way to address an officer! Let’s try it again. Soldier, do you have change for a dollar?” Soldier: “No, sir!”

Facts

Fact #1 – Prostate Cancer

One in six men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer in his lifetime.

On This Day

January 26th

1950 India won it’s independence from Great Britain. 1988 First show of “The Phantom of the Opera.” 2005 Condoleezza Rice was sworn in as Secretary of State (the first african american woman to hold the post).

Tips

Tip #1 – Ripen Bananas

To speed up the ripening of bananas, place them in a paper bag with an apple.

Wit & Wisdom

Quote #103 – Albert Einstein

Try not to become a man of success but rather try to become a man of value. – Albert Einstein

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