THE SUNDAY, AUGUST 1, 2021 On This Date Quote of the Day 1834 – The Emancipation Act was enacted throughout the British “Study as if you were going to Dominions. Most enslaved people were live forever; live as if you re-designated as “apprentices,” and were going to die tomorrow.” their enslavement was ended in stages over the following six years. ~ Maria Mitchell 1941 – The frst Jeep, the army’s little truck that could do anything, was produced. The American Bantam Happy Birthday! Car Company developed the working Maria Mitchell (1818–1889) was the prototype in just 49 days. General frst professional female astronomer Dwight D. Eisenhower said that the in the United States. Born in Allies could not have won World Nantucket, Massachusetts, Mitchell War II without it. Because Bantam pursued her interest in astronomy couldn’t meet the army’s production with encouragement from her demands, other companies, including parents and the use of her father’s Ford, also started producing Jeeps. telescope. In October 1847, Mitchell discovered a comet, a feat that brought her international acclaim. The comet became known as “Miss Mitchell’s Comet.” The next year, the pioneering stargazer became the frst woman admitted to the Daily Trivia American Academy of Arts and Sciences. The Jeep was probably named after Mitchell went on to Eugene the Jeep, a Popeye comic become a professor strip character known for its of astronomy at magical abilities. Vassar College. ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles (CAN) UNDAY UGUST S , A 1, 2021 Today is Mahjong Day. While some folks think that this Chinese matching game was invented by Confucius, most historians believe that it was not created until the late 19th century, when a popular card game was converted to tiles. What’s the Difference? Silver Memories What’s the difference On this day 25 years ago, between an alligator writer George R. R. Martin and a crocodile? While published A Game of Thrones, the the two reptiles are close relatives, first book of his Song of Ice and Fire the easiest way to spot the difference series. The epic fantasy portrayed is the snout. An alligator’s nose is rival medieval families vying for wide and U-shaped, while crocs power in the fictional realm have narrow, V-shaped snouts. of Westeros. Initial reviews of the Also, when crocs have their mouths book were cool, calling the closed, their lower teeth stick out characters “one-dimensional.” The over their upper jaw in a toothy saga, however, would become a grin. Lastly, gators tend to live in worldwide phenomenon thanks to its fresh water, while crocs inhabit development into a hit HBO salt water. Now don’t ask us to program. Originally conceived as a explain the difference between trilogy, the story turned into a seven- caimans and gharials. book series. Fans are still waiting for Martin to finish the final novel. Who Said So? This bawdy American actress of Word Scramble stage and screen said, “Between O L W A L two evils, I always pick the one I’ve never tried before.” To give someone permission ALLOW ANSWER: Mae West ANSWER: ©ActivityConnection.com – The Daily Chronicles EXTRA! .