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Throwback Thursdays ~ Fun Facts ~ 11.06.2025

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Exploring the annals of history is always a fascinating journey, offering glimpses into the significance of various dates. Here are a few intriguing historical tidbits to dive into this week.

2018: On Nov. 6 the state of Colorado elected Jared Polis, who became the first openly gay male governor of a U.S. state.

♦ 2018: On Nov.11 wildfires in California killed at least 25 people and displaced over 300,000 residents.

♦ 2000: Pop-culture moment on November 7: Jim Carrey’s How the Grinch Stole Christmas released, kicking off the holiday movie season with a laugh.

 

THIS WEEK IN HISTORY

♦ 1975: The iron ore ship Edmund Fitzgerald vanishes Nov. 10 in Lake Superior.

♦ 1969: "Sesame Street" debuts on PBS Nov. 10.

♦ 1952: On Nov. 11, the first video recorder is demonstrated in Beverly Hills, CA.

♦ 1935: The board game "Monopoly" is introduced Nov. 5 by Parker Bros.

1923: Jacob Schick receives a patent Nov. 6 for the electric shaver.

 

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Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Good Thursday morning, Dorie. Thanks for sharing these interesting fun facts.

Nov 06, 2025 05:04 AM
Nina Hollander, Broker
Coldwell Banker Realty - Charlotte, NC
Your Greater Charlotte Real Estate Broker

Good morning, Dorie... my husband uses an electric shaver... I had no idea they'd been around for over 100 years. Monopoly is a game that has certainly stood the test of time... I loved it as a kid, our kids still love it, and our grands still love it.

Nov 06, 2025 05:11 AM
Wayne Martin
Wayne M Martin - Oswego, IL
Real Estate Broker - Retired

Good morning Dorie. Must say only have a faint recollection of knowing 3 of your fun filled facts today. Glad this was not a test! Enjoy your day.

Nov 06, 2025 05:13 AM
Carol Williams
Although I'm retired, I love sharing my knowledge and learning from other real estate industry professionals. - Wenatchee, WA
Author, Golfer, Retired Broker, Wenatchee, WA

Hi Dorie,
I read that the Edmund Fitzgerald was found 4 days later. No bodies were ever recovered. It is now a protected grave site for the 29 crew members who were on board.

Nov 06, 2025 05:47 AM
Jeffrey DiMuria 321.223.6253 Waves Realty
Waves Realty - Melbourne, FL
Florida Space Coast Homes

It is a shame that Jared Polis is such a moron. He does know how to make money, but has no backbone.

Nov 06, 2025 06:52 AM
Lawrence "Larry" & Sheila Agranoff. Cell: 631-805-4400
The Top Team @ Charles Rutenberg Realty 255 Executive Dr, Plainview NY 11803 - Plainview, NY
Long Island Condo and Home Specialists

Dorie, Monopoly has stood the test of time, but I wonder if the younger generation ever play it these days?

Nov 06, 2025 06:52 AM
Kelly McGovern
Realty Concierge International - Bellingham, MA
Working with Kelly is a good move

You shared some fun facts here. Sesame Street is 56 years old?  Wow!

Nov 06, 2025 08:11 AM
Nick Vandekar, 610-203-4543
Realty ONE Group Advocates 484-237-2055 - Downingtown, PA
Selling the Main Line & Chester County

And I thought forest fired were only a phenomenon of recent years, who knew they had them way back in 1918 with such devastating results.

Nov 06, 2025 08:22 AM
Will Hamm
Hamm Homes - Aurora, CO
"Where There's a Will, There's a Way!"

Hello Dorie and I use to play monopoly all the time in high school and maybe that what I like about Real Estate.

 

Nov 06, 2025 08:42 AM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Dorie, funny our Governor made your list.   He did get some pushback, but think he did a great job during COVID and keeping our state healthy.

Nov 06, 2025 11:25 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Retired Home Stager/Redesign

Hi Dorie- I spent a lot of time playing Monopoly with my cousins when I was a kid. It's still fun to play. 

Nov 06, 2025 11:40 AM
George Souto
George Souto NMLS #65149 - Middletown, CT
Your Connecticut Mortgage Expert

Dorie I did not realize that electric shavers have been around since 1923.

Nov 06, 2025 01:55 PM
Brian England
Ambrose Realty Management LLC - Gilbert, AZ
MBA, GRI, REALTOR® Real Estate in East Valley AZ

There are some things in the list that I am familiar with and others that I am learning for the first time, haha.

Nov 07, 2025 05:54 AM
Mark Don McInnes, Sandpoint-Idaho
Sandpoint Realty LLC - Sandpoint, ID
North Idaho Real Estate - 208-255.6227

Darn Dorie, Monopoly has been around for a long while.  Enjoy your Sunday.  m

Nov 09, 2025 06:47 AM