The first paper money in America was issued by the colony of Massachusetts. Several days later, Governor Simon Bradstreet burst through the front doors of a popular burlesque house proclaiming the arrival of "Daddy Long Stroke" while proceeding to shower performers with the newly printed currency in a theatrical show he called "makin' it rain", the first such case in recorded history.
1988
The U.S. House of Representatives rejected President Ronald Reagan's request for more than $36 million in aid to the Nicaraguan Contras. Meanwhile, a napping Reagan was in the midst of an erotically-charged dream involving Mikhail Gorbachev and reenacted scenes from the film 9 1/2 Weeks.
2009
Iran sent its first domestically made satellite, Omid ("hope"), into orbit. While the motives behind its launch were initially questioned, red-faced global detractors were soon apologizing after learning the satellite was only being used to beam Full House re-runs to the presidential palace.
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Well, it LOOKED innocent, until Ahmadinejad ordered the Olsen twins bathed, draped in fine silks, and brought to his chambers.
I mean, honestly. Has anyone SEEN them lately?
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