“There is a wisdom that is woe, and there is a woe that is madness.” Melville

Today I Learned The Pittsburgh Steelers' first-ever NFL Draft pick, in 1936, was named William Shakespeare. He was a halfback out of Notre Dame. #NFL #Football #Pittsburgh #Steelers #Shakespeare ca.sports.yahoo.com/news/steeler...

Listening to Ricky Horton and Mike Claiborne on KMOX calling the Cardinals/Padres game and Claiborne says, “what did they do for mothers before Mother’s Day?” Horton said, “nothing, they couldn’t even vote!” Claiborne says, “good point, Ricky!”

WATCH — @realdlhughley.bsky.social : “I don’t understand why a 4/5 star athlete would go to a school where the state is ushering in a new iteration of Jim Crow… if you can’t run in a state, don’t run in a state.” #Memphis #Louisiana #Tennessee #Alabama @GovBillLee @MarshaBlackburn

In 1841 Mary Richardson married John Jones of North Carolina. They carried free papers when they settled in Chicago & Mr. Jones established a successful tailoring business. Active in abolitionist politics & voting rights campaigns, they hosted & dressed John Brown & crew en route to Harper’s Ferry.

Likely? Most definitely!

I moved to western New York almost 20 years ago. This is what I love about the people around me. Can we be annexed?

During the advent of cable this guy buys the Atlanta Braves and creates the 1st "Superstation", WTBS, for the purpose of promoting his team. It works so well he launches CNN the 1st 24 hour news channel which was inspired by ABC's Nightline and it's coverage of the Iranian Hostage Crisis. Then TCM!

Michael Palin

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Gov Pritzker for today's internet win! 🏆 Bahahaha 😅🤣😂

Jedi Knight

Everyone who has a mic should take that moment of fame and speak truth to power. Proud of Jamie.

By MonoKubo

Modern Love David Bowie youtu.be/HivQqTtiHVw?... 🎧

"We have ceased to live under the rule of law and everyone must be prepared for the possibility that the Nazis will push their way in and put them up against the wall!" Wilhelm II upon hearing of Kurt von Schleicher and his wife being shot by the SS on the Night of the Long Knives.

Clarence Thomas is a fucking criminal

The menacing glare of Bob Gibson! #MLB #Baseball #STLCards

So much winning!

Has this reached any US newsfeeds yet

Canada,please remember we're not HIM. www.nhl.com/news/buffalo...

📌Barack Obama was targeted 11 times in assassination attempts during this two terms. I bet you don't remember any of them because they were handled through proper channels, professionally, and he isn't a whiny bitch.

Ayo!

Boycott FIFA

I laughed, I cried and I “bet” this is the end of civilization.

#Bluejays are back in town and Ernie Clement is excited about #Raptors picking up a win in Game 3. Also, Ross Atkins says Jeff Hoffman isn’t the closer anymore. At least not for now.

Okay Illini fans….. in unison! PEARL SUCKS, PEARL SUCKS, PEARL SUCKS!

Bought this one when it came out.

I had the perfect seat to see this walk off.

The Red Vineyards near Arles Artist: Vincent van Gogh Year: 1888 Medium: Oil paint on canvas Location: The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts in Moscow, Russia. {The only painting Vincent van Gogh sold during his lifetime. It was purchased by artist Anna Boch for 400 francs} #vanGogh #Art

The Cardinals were lifted to a 7-5 win in 10 innings on Sunday at Daikin Park after Houston area native Masyn Winn cleared the bases with a three-run double in the 10th inning.

“To paraphrase the late political commentator Mark Shields, you win elections by searching for converts, not by hunting for heretics.”

#OTD, The Great One made his Major League debut. Roberto Clemente made his Pirates debut on April 17, 1955, at Forbes Field, playing right field and hitting a single in his first at-bat, the first of his 3,000 hits.

#wildlife #WildlifeCrossings More photos of wildlife crossings in comments. Great idea!

DEADLINE EXTENDED: We are now accepting submissions for the 2026 Congressional Art Competition through April 30th! The winning piece will be showcased in the Capitol for the next year, representing our community. For details visit: https://morelle.house.gov/services/art-competition

A jury has ruled that Live Nation-Ticketmaster is an illegal monopoly. A judge will determine whether or not to break the company up, in addition to other damages. This is a big deal. Remember that the Trump admin tried to settle the lawsuit with a slap on the wrist — but state AGs said no way.

My top 5 all time regularly scheduled American TV programs. 1)Jeopardy 2)Barney Miller 3)Overnight 4)Creature Feature 5)Make a Wish What are yours?

Awesome, Congresswoman Maxine Dexter.........

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