The first cross-country automobile race was held on this day in 1923.
“Thanks to the Interstate highway system, it is now possible to travel from coast to coast without seeing anything.” -– Charles Kuralt.
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Monday, May 23, 2011
Thursday, July 1, 2010
Birthday of the Month: Henry Ford (July 12, 1863)
"I have always considered considered that the substitution of the internal-combustion machine for the horse marked a very gloomy milestone in the progress of mankind.” – Winston Churchill.
Outside, the day was unnecessarily bright already. His car was there against the curb, only slightly atilt. He reached inside to pull open the door, swept a handful of fries off the seat, and got in. The smell of grease and cheese was still pungent. That explained the headache.
Another day, another dolor, he supposed. -- Chapter 1, The Misforgotten.
Outside, the day was unnecessarily bright already. His car was there against the curb, only slightly atilt. He reached inside to pull open the door, swept a handful of fries off the seat, and got in. The smell of grease and cheese was still pungent. That explained the headache.
Another day, another dolor, he supposed. -- Chapter 1, The Misforgotten.
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