Cold Urticaria, an Allergic Differ
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THE TUESDAY, APRIL 6, 2021 On This Date 1830 – In Fayette Township, New York, Joseph Smith, Quote of the Day founder of the “Fear is what makes Mormon religion, comedy funny.” organized the church during a meeting ~ Paul Rudd with a small group of believers. 1896 – Male athletes from across Europe and the United States gathered Happy Birthday! in Athens, Greece, to participate in Paul Rudd, born in 1969, is an the first modern Olympic Games. American actor, screenwriter, and The original games had been banned producer who grew up in New Jersey, 1,500 years earlier by the Roman Kansas, and California. Rudd, who emperor Theodosius I in his effort is known for his to abolish paganism. endearing charm and comedic flair, 1917 – The United States entered started his career in World War I. 1992 with the NBC 1947 – The first Tony Award ceremony TV show Sisters. was held in New York City to recognize He’s since become a excellence in live Broadway Theater. box office favorite, playing leads in Tickets to the first event cost everything from romantic comedies $7.50 and included dinner. to superhero blockbusters. Some of his films include Clueless, Wet Daily Trivia Hot American Summer, This Is 40, Icefish have clear blood. Insect blood Ant-Man, and Avengers: Endgame. is yellow. Mammals are red-blooded, He can also be seen on the Netflix and lobsters bleed blue. comedy Living with Yourself. ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles (CAN) UESDAY PRIL T , A 6, 2021 Today is Tartan Day, so be sure not to confuse tartan with plaid. While all tartans are plaids, not all plaids are tartans. Both fabric patterns look similar, but tartan patterns are identified with specific Scottish clans. Only Human Silver Memories A Colorado man almost On this day 25 years ago, American died of an allergic Major League Soccer began its reaction when he stepped inaugural season with a match from his hot shower into between the San Jose Clash and the cold of his bathroom. D.C. United. Some observers were Originally from the tropics, the man skeptical that the league would last. had been experiencing hives when After all, soccer was not one of exposed to the cold, but never America’s favorite sports. But the anaphylaxis. Doctors diagnosed him sell-out crowd of 31,683 begged to as having cold urticaria, an allergic differ. To promote the new league reaction that results when exposed to and nurture homegrown talent, cold air, frigid water, or even cold flamboyant stars were signed from drinks. It is a rare condition that is other countries. Players and league usually not life-threatening. When organizers were nervous on that first exposed to cold, the immune system day, uncertain whether or not the league would survive, but 25 years reacts by releasing histamines, which later, MLS is still going strong. trigger an inflammatory response. Word Scramble Who Said So? This civil rights icon said, G I B N A R A “We are not makers of history. An advantageous purchase BARGAIN We are made by history.” ANSWER: Jr. King Luther Martin ANSWER: ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! .