Money is like manure - it's not worth anything unless you spread it around.

Today in 1889, designer Gustave Eiffel presidend over a ceremony in Paris to open the now-iconic Eiffel Tower.

Always proofread carefully to see if you any words out.

Today in 1981, drifter John Hinckley Jr. tried to assassinate President Reagan outside a Washington, DC hotel.

The difference between genius and stupidity is that genius has limits.

Today in 1973, the last U.S. combat troops withdrew from Vietnam, at the end of a contentious eight-year war.

The only way to amuse some people is to slip and fall on an icy pavement..(I'm all too familiar with this...LOL)

Today in 1979, a nuclear reactor dangerously overheated at the Three Mile Island power plant in Pennsylvania.

Enjoy life. There's plenty of time to be dead...(i like the meaning but not how it's worded)

Today in 1513, Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon saw Florida, but thought it was an island, so kept sailing.

Man is the only animal that blushes - or needs to.

Blackie went to a new home today :'( I will miss her, she holds a lot of sentimental value for me :'(

CNN Breaking News - Geraldine Ferraro, a former congresswoman and vice presidental candidate, has died, her family says. She was 75.

If you think there is good in everybody, you haven't met everybody....(I have mixed feelings about this quote)

Today in 1911, a fire at the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in NY killed 146 due to hazardous working conditions.

Always accept good advice, as long as it doesn't interfere with your original plans.

Ask a stupid question, look silly for five minutes. Ask no questions, look silly forever.

Today in 1775, Revolutionary War hero Patrick Henry delivered his "give me liberty or give me death" speech.

CNN Breaking News - Actress Elizabeth Taylor has died, her publicist tells CNN. She was 79.

E! News BREAKING:
Screen icon Elizabeth Taylor dead at 79 after battle with congestive heart failure

Confidence is the feeling you have before you understand the situation.

CNN Breaking News - A building in Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi's Tripoli compound has been heavily damaged, CNN's Nic Robertson reports.

Today in 1995, terrorists released nerve gas in the Tokyo subway, killing dozens and injuring thousands.

HAPPY 9th BIRTHDAY TO MY GODSON & NEPHEW JORDAN...I LOVE YOU VERY MUCH! :)

CNN Breaking News - U.S., British ships fire 110 Tomahawk missiles on Libya, Pentagon says.

CNN Breaking News - U.S. Tomahawk cruise missiles hit Tripoli, Misrata, Pentagon says.

CNN Breaking News - U.S., British militaries join French in action against Gadhafi's forces in Libya.

CNN Breaking News - U.S. military launches missiles against Gadhafi's forces in Libya, defense official says.

Nothing annoys your enemies as much as forgiving them.

Today in 2003, President Bush announced that the US and coalition forces were initiating war against Iraq.

Today in 2003, President Bush announced that the US and coalition forces were initiating war against Iraq.

CNN Breaking News - A French official confirms that French fighter jets are flying over Libya.

Today in 1968, Mel Brooks's film "The Producers" opened, starring Gene Wilder and Zero Mostel.

People who say "I don't play games" are playing one.

Today in 1762, Irish police officers held the first St. Patrick's Day parade in New York City.

Opportunity always knocks at the least opportune moment.

Today in 1854, Nathaniel Hawthorne's "The Scarlet Letter" was first published.

Don't insult the alligator until after you've crossed the river.

Today in 1933, FDR used the first televised "fireside chat" to reassure Americans during the Great Depression.

With lies you may get ahead in the world - but you can never go back.

Today in 1876, the first speech was transmitted by telephone by Alexander Graham Bell to Thomas Watson.

Nothing makes a fish bigger than almost being caught.

Today in 1997, Biggie Smalls (the Notorious B.I.G.) was murdered at a stoplight in Los Angeles.

Try not to be a passenger in your own life.

The first thing to do to get out of a hole is to stop digging.

Today in 1999, director Stanley Kubrick died. His films included 2001, The Shining, and A Clockwork Orange.

Today in 1495, the Renaissance artist and sculptor, Michaelangelo Buonarotti, was born in Caprese, Italy.

Never put off until tomorrow what you can get someone else to do for you today.

Today in 1969, Jim Morrison was charged with indecent exposure and drunkenness at a Doors concert in Miami.

An open mind and a closed mouth make a happy combination.

A procrastinator never has small problems because he always waits until they grow up.

Today in 1991, the LAPD's beating of Rodney King was caught on amateur videotape, touching off riots in LA.

You can always tell a man is a failure by the way he criticizes success.

It takes years to build trust, but only seconds to destroy it.

Today in 1961, President John F. Kennedy created the Peace Corps.