Yesterday was Wisconsin's 177th anniversary of becoming the 30th state to join the Union; May 29, 1848.
Please! I am sure there is some other interesting trivia to share over the summer season.
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Joan of Arc was burned at the stake on this date, 594 years ago.
E.T. was released on this date in 1982. A film of great relevance in modern times
Never saw it. Seriously.
Quote from: tower912 on June 11, 2025, 08:18:04 AMNever saw it. Seriously.
I thought it was terrible. But that could be because the only time I saw it was as a sullen 14 year old.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 11, 2025, 08:20:21 AMI thought it was terrible. But that could be because the only time I saw it was as a sullen 14 year old.
You wouldn't like it. It's pretty woke
Quote from: Uncle Rico on June 11, 2025, 08:24:02 AMYou wouldn't like it. It's pretty woke
Oh no doubt. A seemingly genderless being enters the country illegally and the military is portrayed as a bunch of bad guys when they respond.
Not to mention Reece's Pieces are terrible.
Quote from: tower912 on June 11, 2025, 08:18:04 AMNever saw it. Seriously.
That's flat out bizarre.
The power of marketing. Turned me onto Reece's Pieces.
Early exposure to non-binary and cross-dressing as well.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 11, 2025, 08:26:48 AMOh no doubt. A seemingly genderless being enters the country illegally and the military is portrayed as a bunch of bad guys when they respond.
Not to mention Reece's Pieces are terrible.
M&M's refused to allow Spielberg to use in the film.
Quote from: The Sultan on June 11, 2025, 08:20:21 AMI thought it was terrible. But that could be because the only time I saw it was as a sullen 14 year old.
I watched it dubbed in Spanish every year in my HS Spanish classes ("Eh Tah teléfono a casa"). I haven't seen it since.
On the subject of movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in theatres 39 years ago today. His "day off" took place on June 5, 1985.
Quote from: Billy Hoyle on June 11, 2025, 09:08:27 AMOn the subject of movies, Ferris Bueller's Day Off was released in theatres 39 years ago today. His "day off" took place on June 5, 1985.
Give that math a second try