WHATS THE STORY BEHIND THE LIBERTY BELL?
The Liberty Bell was not made in the United States and it was not rung on the first Fourth of July. It was cast in London in 1752, cracked in 1835, and was not named “Liberty” until the 1830s in memory of slaves seeking their freedom. QUOTES: The hardest years in life are those between ten and seventy. — Helen Hayes (at 73) “I drink too much. Last time I gave a urine sample there was an olive in it.” — Rodney Dangerfield “Mattel is releasing a new “Teacher” Barbie next week. Apparently, it’s just like Malibu Barbie–only she can’t afford the Corvette.” –Stephanie Miller “The only reason I would take up jogging is so I could hear heavy breathing again.” — Erma Bombeck “New Year’s Eve, when auld acquaintances should be forgot. Unless, of course, those tests come back positive.” –Jay Leno “Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.” –William Blake “Children are natural mimics who act like their parents despite eve
