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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 24, 2021 8:40:14 GMT -5
"Each year on July 24th, National Amelia Earhart Day honors the achievements of the aviation pioneer on the date of her birth. Author and American aviation pioneer, Amelia Mary Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. One of Earhart’s most impressive achievements took place on May 20th, 1932. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh completed the first solo flight across the Atlantic. He flew from New York to Paris in 33 hours and 30 minutes. Earhart took off from Grace Harbor, Newfoundland four years to the day Lindbergh completed his flight. Throughout the flight, she faced many technical difficulties. Her goal was to land in Paris, France. The previous year, Ruth Nichols also attempted to fly solo across the Atlantic. Had she succeed, she would have been the first woman to do so. However, Nichols’ crashed while attempting to land for refueling in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia. Due to Earhart’s challenges in flight, she landed the red Lockheed Vega 14 hours and 16 minutes later in Derry, Ireland. All in all, the flight was a success. She became the first woman pilot to complete the journey. Following Earhart’s record-setting accomplishment, she earned the United States Distinguished Flying Cross."
My notes: What do you think about what happened? I think her plane went down & they hadn't been able to find the wreckage.
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Post by emily on Jul 24, 2021 13:47:01 GMT -5
I learned something from reading this.
always thought her plain vanished on her first voyage
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Post by lainee on Jul 25, 2021 18:30:33 GMT -5
Amazing article...I didn't know all these facts about her. I also think her plane went down & the wreckage hasn't been found...at least not yet. I hope someday they WILL find out what happened. It's such a mystery and also very sad. She accomplished so much and was determined to do so much more.
She's a heroine that people can look up to...especially young women, eager to 'test their wings' :-)
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 24, 2022 7:39:54 GMT -5
"National Drive-Thru Day on July 24th recognizes an innovation conveniently going strong today. The drive-thru reached its iconic zenith in the 1950s but stayed strong through the 60s, 70s and beyond. People have enjoyed this service since the 1930s. The ease of dropping off or picking up an item without getting out of the car may be something we take for granted. Of course, many studies point to the benefits and drawbacks associated with using the drive-thru."
My notes: Do you go thru drive-thrus? What do you like about them? We don't eat fast food so I haven't been thru one in a very long time.
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Post by spice on Jul 25, 2022 9:18:07 GMT -5
Haven't used on in ages.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Jul 24, 2023 8:56:42 GMT -5
"National Cousins Day on July 24th recognizes the lifelong relationships that grow among cousins. Our first friendships often form with cousins as young as infants and endure a lifetime. Whether cousins grow up together in close-knit families or only see each other occasionally, they share common memories through grandparents, aunts, and uncles. At family gatherings, cousins entertain each other and get into trouble together, too. They celebrate birthdays and might even blow out the other’s candles to their cousin’s annoyance. When their siblings irritate them, cousins become an ally. Sometimes cousins seem more like siblings, especially if they’re only children."
My notes: Do you get along with your cousins? I have a big family but unfortunately, don't have contact with the majority of them.
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Post by spice on Jul 24, 2023 9:49:45 GMT -5
I have no contact with my cousins.
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Post by Steve on Jul 24, 2023 17:37:59 GMT -5
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