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September Recap

In case you missed a post or two this month, here’s a quick recap of what we covered during the month of September:

Questions We Asked –

Where did the phrase “Throw Your Hat in The Ring” come from? – Theodore Roosevelt learned it from a sport he loved.

Where Did The Name “Quarterback” Come From? – The NFL season started and we learned the origin of the name of it’s most important position.

Who Signed The First Autograph? – The first person to sign their John Hancock happened long before John Hancock.

How Many Popes Have There Been? – A short answer followed by some fun Pope facts.

Who Said It Better? Me or Brian Regan? – The comedian and I made a similar observation. Who was funnier?

 

Things We Learned –

There is a Brand New Maury C. Moose Book – It is the best book I’ve ever written (or at least in the top 2).

What To Do When You Notice An Unusual Hair Growing On Your Forehead – Step 1: pull it out. Step 2: don’t panic.

A child’s behavior at age five can predict how successful he/she will be as an adult – Seems crazy, but it just might be true.

The Side Effects of Smiling – Chronic swelling of your date book, among others.

 

Fun With Numbers –

5 Famous Quotes Reworked With A Modern Twist – These aren’t your mother’s quotes.

Story 1 vs Story 2: Resources – Anabel vs. Bethany in a showdown to the death…or not.

5 Things We Can Learn From The Gym – #5 may be the most important one.

 

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