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George F. Hoar, a U.S. Senator for Massachusetts, speaks out in the Senate against American expansion into the Philippines. The text of Hoar's speech is sent by cable to Canada at a cost of $100,000,000 and is later cited by Ambassador John Barrett on January 13, 1900, as an incitement to Filipino attacks on U.S. troops.

Never fight uphill 'o me, boys! (President Keyes), Sunday, 28 April 2024 01:57 (two weeks ago) link

A poignant memory from this period was the golf club incident at Western Elms Avenue, where a well-intended swing during a playful moment resulted in an accident with a young friend, an event that led to a lasting estrangement.[10]

come on there has to be a better way of saying "he hit a kid in the face with a golf club"

Kate (rushomancy), Monday, 29 April 2024 03:00 (two weeks ago) link

Beginning at 2,500 feet (760 m) AGL, Holland's aircraft executed the circle at 65° of bank. In a maneuver described by one witness as a "death spiral", the nose of the aircraft continued to drop and the bank angle increased to 80°. After losing 1,000 feet (300 m) of altitude, Holland regained control of the aircraft. Holland also regularly and illegally parked his car in a "no parking" zone near the base headquarters building.[2][10]

Kate (rushomancy), Monday, 29 April 2024 23:53 (two weeks ago) link

lol

not the one who's tryin' to dub your anime (Doctor Casino), Tuesday, 30 April 2024 10:07 (two weeks ago) link

Phil Collins – drums (1 from 3:32)
Manu Katché – drums (1 until 3:32, 2, 5)

you can see me from westbury white horse, Tuesday, 7 May 2024 12:52 (one week ago) link

The band was eventually asked to leave the tour for a week due to unruly behavior of Sublime guests and Lou Dog biting four different individuals.[11]

RICH BRIAN (Neanderthal), Sunday, 12 May 2024 17:37 (three days ago) link

She was a backing singer with Talulah Gosh and has reviewed a book for Marie Claire.[2]

that's that me: a Viking (seandalai), Tuesday, 14 May 2024 19:58 (yesterday) link


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