As with many religions, political parties have a tendency to start as movements, transform into businesses, and finally degenerate into rackets designed to fleece the yokels.
— Mike Lofgren
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Today is Monday, January 22nd, 2024. It is Celebration of Life Day, Dance of the Seven Veils Day, Come in From the Cold Day, National Polka Dot Day, National Answer Your Cat’s Questions Day, National Blonde Brownie Day, and National Hot Sauce Day.
On This Day
In 1517, the Ottoman Empire under Selim I defeated the Mamluk Sultanate and captured present-day Egypt at the Battle of Ridaniya.
In 1808, the Portuguese royal family arrived in Brazil after fleeing the French army’s invasion of their nation.
In 1879, at the Battle of Isandlwana, 1,300 British troops perished at the hands of the Zulu. Less than 10 miles away, the Zulu were defeated at the Battle of Rorke’s Drift.
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