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FACT OF THE DAY

DaveMcK — Mon, 03 Jul 2023 15:47:58 GMT

Colonial Americans fed lobster to prisoners because it was so cheap

Lobster is one of those things you buy at fancy restaurants where waiters bring you baskets of artisanal bread and call you things like “Sir” and “Madam”. However, that was not always the case. In the colonial era of the United States of America, lobster was so abundant, easy to find, and cheap that it was simply cooked up and served to prisoners as their jail food. No word on if they got hot butter to dip it in, but we would bet against it.

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KellytheBelly — Tue, 13 Jun 2023 22:28:03 GMT

Lobsters are also called, 'Bottom Feeders.' They eat the muck on the floor. Yummo! 😉

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LeeS4949 — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 00:52:13 GMT

I'm from Maine and I detest lobster. Very hard to eat and way over priced. I'm probably going to lose my "native mainer card" if this gets out.

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KellytheBelly — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 08:23:50 GMT

Your secrets' safe with me. I remember when I lived in Dover Fox Croft, ME, my Grampy brought home live lobster, have all of us gather 'round to listen to the lobsters 'screaming' when they hit the boiling water. I was very upset by it. To this day I am haunted. Sure, I've eaten lobster, blue crab, etc...later in life. I, too, thought it was overrated, messy, and of little-next to nothing nutritional value. Just murder. Hey! Why not let them have their watery adventures, and live a happy life.

We live, we learn. 😉

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LeeS4949 — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 09:41:58 GMT

I often think of the first guy ever in the history of human kind to eat one of those things. Not the most appetizing looking creature out there. I guess he must have been REALLY hungry.

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KellytheBelly — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 10:21:35 GMT

I do wonder how these things happen/come to be. Reminds me of when Tom Hanks in 'Cast Away' captures a crab, breaks it open, uncooked, and all of that 'liquid' came rushing out. Poor crab. The trial and error there. Eventually, he made fire, he cooked crab, and all was right with the world. 'He did it to survive.' lol

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DaveMcK — Wed, 14 Jun 2023 13:21:13 GMT

FACT OF THE DAY

The official nut of Alabama is the pecan, which explains the popularity of comforting pecan pie in this southern state. It hosts a pecan festival every fall with country music, carnival rides, and a western show.

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DaveMcK — Thu, 15 Jun 2023 14:20:14 GMT

FACT OF THE DAY

Alaska

This chilly state is more than frost and snow. Berries can often be foraged out in the nature, and wild Alaskan blueberries are more nutritious than common blueberries.

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DaveMcK — Sun, 18 Jun 2023 22:34:25 GMT

Fact of the day

Arizona

Yuma County, Arizona, is the nation's winter lettuce capital, thanks to its recognition as the "sunniest place on earth." This county provides America with 90% of its leafy greens from November through March and hosts its own veggie festival called "City of Yuma's Lettuce Festival" every year.

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DaveMcK — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 13:27:31 GMT

Arkansas

Prefer your veggies on the crispy side? The first fried dill pickle ever sold was at the Duchess Drive-In in Atkins, Arkansas, in 1963. If you're looking to try the original, you can get your fix at the Atkins Picklefest each May.

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Therapist4u — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 00:11:15 GMT

Ya @KellytheBelly

right on💪 ....

we can start a campaign 📣

Let Lobsters Live ‼️❗...LOL😊

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Therapist4u — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 01:53:46 GMT

Hey @LeeS4949

If you lose your "native mainer card"...

I’m sending you a certified & bona fide

Maine Native Card...LOL!!🙂

Maybe you can make a T shirt out of it...

or a license plate...HAHAH!!😊

Take care! ☮️🌄~Allen 🌈 🎨

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KellytheBelly — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 02:21:34 GMT

If "we" campaign on that, then we might as well campaign on everything. Do you really want that to happen.

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Therapist4u — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 03:23:42 GMT

AIN'T NOBODY GOT TIME FO DAT!!

HAHAH!!😊

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DaveMcK — Tue, 20 Jun 2023 14:32:07 GMT

California

Rolling pastures and bright skies make for happy cows. The Golden State is the United States' #1 dairy producer, churning out tons of butter, milk, and, of course, ice cream each year. Better yet: 99% of California dairy farms are family-owned!

Wisconsin is #1 in cheese production! Just saying!

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DaveMcK — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 13:14:32 GMT

FACT OF THE DAY
Good morning happy Wednesday and happy first day of summer 2023. My you enjoy the nice weather and your first cup of coffee.

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LeeS4949 — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 18:39:57 GMT

LOL!!!

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Tempest332 — Wed, 21 Jun 2023 20:13:30 GMT

Summer @ 10:58 this AM, have yet to turn on my AC, or wear a pair of shorts this season.

Now come to think of it (counting yesterday & today) only have hit 80 degrees 3 days this season.

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LeeS4949 — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 00:25:13 GMT

Same here.Haven't fired up the A/C yet and it's almost July. very co;; wet and rainy spring.

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Tempest332 — Thu, 22 Jun 2023 07:47:27 GMT

Yes, though I wouldn't say rainy, otherwise we just got out of 3 weeks without measurable precipitation (close to the record of 26 days)... Spring of '83 was like that, after a beautifully warm winter, more snow in the month of April than the entire winter, & didn't warm up till sometime in June.

Did cycle the AC today... works!