On this day in history: December 17, 1969 - The US Air Force terminates Project Blue Book, which investigated reports of UFOs.
Born on this day in history: December 17, 1929 - William Safire (1929 - 2009) Born in New York City, journalist William Safire got his big break as a speechwriter for President Richard Nixon in 1968. In 1973, he began work as a columnist for The New York Times, writing about the intricacies of language. He earned a Pulitzer Prize in 1978 and Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005 for his contributions to the written word.
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Imagine my surprise when I encountered this scene at Walmart while journeying to my office this morning! Click to enlarge.
