BLOOD FOR BREAD: 32 DEAD AT GAZA AID HUB
As Gaza gasps under the weight of famine and devastation, this weekend brought another searing testament to the agony of its people—at least 32 Palestinians, desperate for food, gunned down near sites run by the U.S.- and Israeli-supported Gaza Humanitarian Foundation. Witnesses describe a harrowing scene of blood and chaos: machine guns mounted on Israeli tanks and drones allegedly opened fire as hundreds approached the now-infamous aid hubs, shouting not war cries, but pleas for food. The IDF denies direct involvement in the deaths, claiming shootings occurred "far from" distribution centers, but grieving families tell a darker truth: of young men cut down, a father left to mourn his son who only wanted bread, and a woman fleeing as bullets tore through the morning air. The foundation, launched with the support of the Biden administration and swelling with promises to bypass “corrupt” UN channels, is now marred by recurrent death and disorder. The so-called humanitarian project—hailed by its backers as an answer to Hamas manipulation—now threatens to become a symbol of indifference and violence, leaving faithful observers to ask: When will justice and mercy return to the Holy Land?
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Asa Gray (1810)November 18, 2025
Considered one of the most important botanists in American history, Gray laid the foundation for the study of plants in North America. He made botanical expeditions to the western US, established Harvard University's botany department, and wrote prodigiously on the subject of plants, producing several classic, still-valued textbooks. Charles Darwin was such an admirer of Gray's work that he shared his theory of natural selection with Gray before publishing it. What toxin was named for Gray? Discuss
Considered one of the most important botanists in American history, Gray laid the foundation for the study of plants in North America. He made botanical expeditions to the western US, established Harvard University's botany department, and wrote prodigiously on the subject of plants, producing several classic, still-valued textbooks. Charles Darwin was such an admirer of Gray's work that he shared his theory of natural selection with Gray before publishing it. What toxin was named for Gray? Today’s Holiday
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Haiti Battle of Vertières' DayNovember 18, 2025
This official public holiday memorializes the last battle for Haitian independence on November 18, 1803, in which Haitian rebels defeated the French colonialists. The victory at Vertières, near the present-day port city of Cap-Haïtien, signified the end of a long freedom struggle that stretched out over two major phases. Less than two months after the battle, Haiti became the first black independent republic. Discuss
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Snake OilNovember 18, 2025
Snake oil is a traditional Chinese remedy for joint pain and inflammation derived from the Chinese Water Snake. Imitations with unidentified or mischaracterized ingredients have caused the term "snake oil" to become synonymous in Western culture with remedies fraudulently marketed by charlatans as miraculous panaceas but which actually provide little health benefit. What were some of the ingredients of these so-called snake oils? Discuss
Snake oil is a traditional Chinese remedy for joint pain and inflammation derived from the Chinese Water Snake. Imitations with unidentified or mischaracterized ingredients have caused the term "snake oil" to become synonymous in Western culture with remedies fraudulently marketed by charlatans as miraculous panaceas but which actually provide little health benefit. What were some of the ingredients of these so-called snake oils? This Day in History
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The Day of Two Noons: US and Canada Adopt Standard Time Zones (1883)November 18, 2025
Before the adoption of time zones, clocks in the US and Canada were set according to the position of the sun overhead, meaning that time varied according to location. For the rail industry, this presented a logistical nightmare, and so many railroads kept their own time, further complicating matters. Standardization solved everything. On "The Day of Two Noons," train stations reset their clocks according to newly adopted time standards. Which US city continued to keep local time until the 1900s? Discuss
Before the adoption of time zones, clocks in the US and Canada were set according to the position of the sun overhead, meaning that time varied according to location. For the rail industry, this presented a logistical nightmare, and so many railroads kept their own time, further complicating matters. Standardization solved everything. On "The Day of Two Noons," train stations reset their clocks according to newly adopted time standards. Which US city continued to keep local time until the 1900s? 
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