An afternoon at the beach and what do I see? A family of geese walking casually. #mothergoose (Taken with instagram)
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Farewell to the Canadian penny
The last one-cent coin, in circulation since 1858, was minted on May 4th. The coin had become a nuisance, weighing down consumers’ wallets and costing more to produce than it was worth. (via theeconomist)
We need to do the same w/ the U.S. penny. Same problems apply. Can’t even use it in vending machines, what a travesty.
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May 10, 1994: Nelson Mandela Becomes President of South Africa
On this day in 1994, Nelson Mandela was inaugurated as South Africa’s first black president. Mandela had spent 27 years imprisoned for working in the anti-apartheid movement.
FRONTLINE’s “The Long Walk of Nelson Mandela” site takes an inside look at his childhood, revolutionary years, imprisonment, and personal life.
& Just yesterday our first black president announced his stance on Gay Marriage. Oh equality, you’re a long time coming, but at least you’re coming along.
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