Archive for December 15th, 2023

HE’S THE VOICE OF THE GEICO GECKO

Here's How Much TV Commercial Stars Make

Jake Wood (51) is a British actor who has appeared on television
since the mid 1980s. He is best known for his role on the soap
opera EastEnders, where he played Max Branning. Wood is also
known for his work as the voice of the Geico gecko in a series of
popular commercials. He provided voice work for the animated
lizard for over a decade, but left the role after refusing a pay cut.

Wood’s work as the Geico gecko earned him a fee of $3 million.

¿Conocías estos divertidos anuncios de GEICO? — Nexcono

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‘’WRITTEN SO YOU CAN UNDERSTAND IT”

Popular Mechanics Christmas Handbook 1949 | Etsy | Popular mechanics, Mechanics christmas, A ...
1949

Popular Mechanics was founded in Chicago by Henry Haven
Windsor, with the first issue dated January 11, 1902. His
concept was that it would explain "the way the world works"
in plain language, with photos and illustrations to aid
comprehension.

For decades, its tagline was "Written so you can understand
it." The magazine was a weekly until September 1902, when
it became a monthly. The Popular Mechanics Company was
owned by the Windsor family and printed in Chicago until the
Hearst Corporation purchased the magazine in 1958. In 1962,
the editorial offices moved to New York City.

(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)


Henry Haven Windsor
(1859-1924) 

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Popular Mechanics first cover (January 11, 1902)

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BILL OF RIGHTS RATIFIED ON THIS DAY

I am Sooo Proud to be a US Citizen!!!

The first 10 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, collectively
known as the Bill of Rights, were ratified following vigorous
national debate on this day in history, Dec. 15, 1791.

The passage came three-and-a-half years after the Constitution
was enacted to become the framework of the government on
June 21, 1788.
 

On this day in history, December 15, 1791, Bill of Rights ratified ...

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BEFORE JACK IT WAS STEVE

Steve Allen — The Movie Database (TMDb)
Stephen Valentine Patrick William Allen
(December 26, 1921 – October 30, 2000)

Tonight starring Steve Allen

Allen to Fallon: 'Tonight Show' hits 60th anniversary | Tonight show, American bandstand, Steve ...

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HISTORY WAS MADE ON THIS DAY IN 1998

Bill Clinton impeachment: Looking back at 1998 after Donald Trump's 2nd acquittal - ABC7 Chicago

On December 16, 1998, the U.S. House of Representatives’
Committee on the Judiciary released a
265-page report
recommending the
impeachment of President Bill Clinton
for high crimes and misdemeanors.

The subsequent impeachment proceedings were the culmination
of a slew of specious scandals involving the president and first
lady
Hillary Clinton. The Clintons were suspected of arranging
improper real-estate deals, fundraising violations and cronyism
in involving the firing of
White House travel agents. Added to the
mix were stories of Clinton’s extra-marital affairs and a sexual harassment claim filed against him.

Joint Session Of Congress Photos and Images - ABC News
House floor debates articles of impeachment.

Was Tom Brady lying at his Deflategate press conference? - The Boston Globe

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