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‘I Didn’t Know That ... Bet speeds to keep you on the move, and even a cycle superhighway. The U.S. Supreme Court Decision That Legalized Abortion
Is Referred To By What Case Name?
The biking philosophy starts young, with children being taught
You Didn’t Know It Either’ before they go to school. The impact of so many residents on In 1973, the U.S. Supreme Court issued the landmark legal
bikes is that they cover over 620,000 miles a year between them, decision Roe v. Wade. The court case effectively legalized
Fascinating trivia facts creating a huge benefit to the environment and the health of the abortion across the country by striking down a Texas statute
compiled by Stanley population. banning the procedure. The court held that a woman’s right
Morgenbesser Which President Gave The Longest Inaugural Speech? to an abortion fell within the right to privacy protected by the
Who Was The Only U.S. President William Henry Harrison was rather long-winded Fourteenth Amendment. Roe v. Wade reshaped national politics,
President To Hold A Ph.D.? in his inaugural address, taking almost two hours to deliver dividing much of the United States into pro-life and pro-choice
Woodrow W ils on his speech on March 4, 1841. The address was given on a camps. Forty-six years later, the decision is still controversial –
graduated from Princeton cold, windy day and President Harrison was not at all dressed perhaps more than ever – with legislation and counter protests
University, before studying for the weather, without a hat or coat. Within days, Harrison across the country.
law at the University of developed cold-like symptoms, which many at the time blamed What Is The Longest Cruise In The World?
Virginia and earning his on his lengthy speech and lack of cold weather preparation. His The Viking’s World Cruise is the longest continuous cruise
Ph.D. from Johns Hopkins condition worsened dramatically into pneumonia and he passed available to travelers as of 2018. The 930-passenger luxury ship
University. He was hired by away on April 4, 1841, becoming the first president to die in is scheduled to set sail from London on Aug. 31. Its itinerary will
Princeton as a professor of political science and went on to office. Perhaps Harrison literally talked his way into the grave take passengers to 113 ports in 59 countries, circumnavigating
serve as the institution’s president from 1902 to 1910. Wilson’s with his almost 8,500-word speech. In contrast, the briefest the globe and returning to Big Ben in eight months’ time. In
management of Princeton earned the attention of Democratic inaugural address was given by George Washington at 135 comparison, other world cruises are often anywhere from 90
Party leaders, who encouraged him to run for political office. words in 1793. Most modern-day addresses are between 1,000 to 120 days, and are broken up into several segments.
Wilson’s political career, once launched, was meteoric. It began and 3,000 words in length and are delivered in January, rather Who Was The Headliner Of The First Super Bowl Halftime
with his election as governor of New Jersey in 1910; two years than March. Harrison was succeeded by his vice president, John Show?
later he was elected president of the United States. Tyler. The very first Super Bowl took place on Jan. 15, 1967, with
Which Animal Kills The Most Humans Annually? Who Was The Most Frequent Guest On Johnny Carson’s a halftime show featuring The Three Stooges, marching bands
The mosquito kills more humans yearly than any other The Tonight Show? from Grambling State College and the University of Arizona,
animal. The insects may not have the jaws of a shark or the Bob Hope appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny two men in jet packs, and 300 pigeons. That collaboration, in
venom of a snake, but they do carry life-threatening illnesses, Carson 131 times – more than any other guest in the history of front of 60,000 spectators inside the Los Angeles Memorial
which they transmit with their bite. The numbers are staggering, the show. Viewers of The Tonight Show might have assumed Coliseum and the 40 million Americans watching at home
with mosquitoes causing the deaths of over 700,000 people that Hope was one of Carson’s favorite guests. However, despite on television, was monumental. It wasn’t until 1993 that the
yearly. Mosquitoes carry a number of illnesses, including his numerous appearances, Hope was allegedly Carson’s least modern Super Bowl halftime show was born. Michael Jackson
dengue and West Nile virus. The biggest killer of all is malaria, favorite guest. Johnny admired Hope’s place in show business, was tapped to headline Super Bowl XXVII, and set the bar for
a parasitic infection that causes flu-like symptoms that rapidly but he was not a great admirer of his work. He never warmed all halftime shows to come.
lead to death for the infected. Malaria alone accounts for half to Hope, neither personally nor professionally.
of all mosquito-borne illness deaths in the world.
Which War Had The Most American Casualties? rEal EstatE
The Civil War was the bloodiest war in our country’s history.
An estimated 620,000 soldiers died in the Civil War. That’s more
Americans than died in both World Wars, Korea and Vietnam
combined. This amounted to 2 percent of our population at Treasure Coast Real Estate Too many homeowners just assumed that the contractor
the time, which would be the equivalent to about six million that they hired would finish the job by having their work
Americans dying today. Approximately one in four soldiers who Report inspected and the permit closed out. Now the homeowner
went to war never returned home. The largest human catastrophe is stuck with the problem 14 years later.
in American history, the Civil War forced the young nation to Relief In Sight For Property Owners With The good news is that Gov. Ron DeSantis signed HB
confront death and destruction in a way that has not been equaled Old Expired Or Open Building Permits 447 into law, which provide remedies to open and expired
before nor since. By Jim Weix permits. This will allow local governments to close a
Who Was The First U.S. Vice President? Remember that new roof permit six years after its issuance as long as no apparent
The first vice president of the United States was John Adams, you had installed in 2005 safety hazards exist.
He took his job quite seriously from the start, particularly his role after the hurricanes? Or It also prevents local governments from penalizing
as president of the Senate. He issued many tie-breaking votes maybe you had to replace property owners for an open permit that was applied for
in the Senate, including siding against war with England and your lanai? Do you know if by a previous owner. The remedies to open and expired
deciding the site of the nation’s capital. Adams and Washington the contractor that you hired permits will become effective on Oct. 1.
had a distant relationship, with the president seldom seeking ever closed out the building In most cases, when homeowners list their property
his advice on matters. Washington instead relied heavily on the permit by having the work for sale with a Realtor , the agent will check on
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advice of his cabinet in making his decisions. Adams would go inspected by a government expired or open permits. Better to address any issues
on to become the second president of the United States, serving building inspector? at the beginning, instead of two weeks before closing.
a single term. Like Washington, he sought to serve with honor More than one poor Property owners themselves may wish to check with the
and virtue and was rewarded with a scandal-free time in power. homeowner, when selling their property, has been appropriate building department, even if they don’t plan
His vice president was Thomas Jefferson, who, coincidentally, blindsided with suddenly having to try and close out on selling.
died on the same day as Adams, on July 4, 1826. open or expired permits before they could close on their Thanks to this new law, the issue of expired permits
Which Is Considered The Most Bike-Friendly City In The sale. At the least, it is a time consuming nightmare. In will become a lot more reasonable for property owners.
World?? the worst case, the hapless homeowner will be required Jim Weix is a Broker Associate with The Keyes
Copenhagen has long been considered among the most bike- to pay thousands of dollars for engineering studies. To Company. Jim has 23 years of experience selling real
friendly in the world. It’s no wonder the reputation is holding make things worse, the expired permits might be from estate full time. If you have questions or want the services
strong, as its volume of bikes overtook cars a few years ago. work the previous homeowner had done. of an experienced expert, you can reach Jim at (772)
The city has made the path easy for its two-wheeled travelers Unfortunately this is a common problem in Florida. 341-2941 or jimweix@jimweix.com.
with designated bike lanes, traffic lights timed to average cycling

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