Friday, February 26, 2010

Grand Canyon


The Grand Canyon (Spanish: Gran Cañón) is a steep-sided gorge carved by the Colorado River in the United States in the state of Arizona.
It is largely contained within the Grand Canyon National Park, one of the first national parks in the United States.
President Theodore Roosevelt was a major proponent of preservation of the Grand Canyon area, and visited it on numerous occasions to hunt and enjoy the scenery.
A map of the Grand Canyon and surrounding areas, circa 1908.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Tootsie Roll


In 1896 its founder Leo Hirshfield, an Austrian immigrant to the United States, started his candy business in a small shop located in New York City.
He wanted a "chocolate" candy that would not melt easily in the heat, and would be an economical artificial alternative to traditional chocolates.
He named the candy after the nickname of his daughter, Clara "Tootsie" Hirshfield.
By 1905, production moved to a five-story factory. In 1917 the

Tuesday, February 9, 2010

Extra Terrestrial


On Feb 9 in New Mexico is a day to celebrate and honor all past.
But also the present and future extraterrestrial visitors in ways to enhance relationships among all citizens of the cosmos.
Passed as a memorial (not law) by the New Mexico state legislature in acknowledgment that ever since the Roswell UFO incident of 1947.
New Mexico is recognized worldwide as a nexus of sightings and unexplained mysteries. Annually, the second Tuesday of February.

Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Groundhog's Day


Groundhog Day is a tradition that is always celebrated on February 2.
It is held in the United States and Canada.
If the Groundhog sees it's shadow that means we have 6 more weeks of winter.
If the Groundhog doesn't see it's shadow that means spring starts early.