OVER 100 STILL MISSING IN TEXAS FLOODS
As the Texan sun sets over flood-ravaged towns and broken hearts, the tragedy of the July 4 deluge continues to unfold like a sorrowful psalm across the Hill Country. Families cling to fading hope and Divine providence as they await word on more than 100 still-missing souls, including Michael Phillips, a 66-year-old hero and volunteer fire chief swept away while answering the call of duty in Marble Falls. His grieving daughter, Megan Newton, joined search teams in an agonizing hunt through wreckage and wild terrain, only to find silence where prayers longed for a miracle. Across the region, anguished relatives give DNA to help identify loved ones while grappling with the sacred weight of funeral plans postponed in painful limbo. In a nation increasingly blinded by noise and politics, these humble families remind us: life, sacrifice, and faith still matter. Let us mourn with them, pray for them, and exalt the quiet heroism of those who did not run from the storm — but met it with courage, knowing their earthly mission was to serve. May their souls, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
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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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