This Day in History: French Explorer La Salle Murdered

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This Day in History: French Explorer La Salle Murdered
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On March 19, 1687, Robert de La Salle was murdered by Pierre Duhaut during a mutiny while searching for the mouth of the Mississippi River.

La Salle left France in 1864 with four ships and 300 colonists in an attempt to establish a French colony on the Gulf of Mexico, at the mouth of the Mississippi River. However, the journey was ill-fated and plagued by pirates, hostile natives and poor navigation almost from the beginning.

After running one of his final ships aground near Navasota, Texas, the remaining 36 men led a mutiny and murdered Robert de La Salle.

How DARE Thee!

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How DARE Thee!
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Your sister has that same mole on her inner thigh

You've Been Told

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You've Been Told
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The only thing longer than my honey-do list, is my honey-don't list.

Fur Excellent

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Fur Excellent
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Dave Beeth Oven working on music for the new Bill & Ted movie.

Most Sincere Apologies, Mario!

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Most Sincere Apologies, Mario!
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My sincerest apologies, but thine royal heiress dwells in a differing stone fortress!

Dustind for Dummies

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Unsure what to do next, Agnes consulted her Feather Duster Operator's Manual

This Day in History: George Washington is Born

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This Day in History: George Washington is Born
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On this day in 1732, George Washington is born in Westmoreland County, Virginia, the second son from the second marriage of a colonial plantation owner.

An initially loyal British subject, Washington eventually led the Continental Army in the American Revolution and became known as the father of the United States.