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Today is Independence Day in Peru. This holiday is always celebrated on July 28th and marks Peru’s declaration of independence from Spain in 1821.

Peru was first colonized by the Spanish in the 15th century. Despite the wars of independence being fought across Latin America in the early 19th century, Peru remained loyal to the Spanish crown. There had been some insurrection but this had been quashed by the government.

The Viceroy of Peru then initiated a military campaign against Chile and their fight for independence. Despite some early success, the tide turned against the Viceroy and the Royalist forces. Argentina and Chile then signed a treaty to pursue the ‘liberation’ of Peru. On entering Lima, the Argentinian commander, Jose San Martin declared the independence of Peru on July 28th 1821.

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In case you’re wondering about a birthday gift…

Happy Birthday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MjF1bG5LUcs

Today is Incwala Day, a public holiday in Eswatini. Incwala is Eswatini’s most important cultural event and celebrates the start of the harvest season. In the run-up to the festival, men journey to the coast of Mozambique to gather water. It is only after the king eats the first fruit that the people can partake of the harvest. This is why the festival is sometimes called the ‘First Fruits Festival’, but that event takes place on the fourth day and the festival extends over six days, full of rituals and traditions developed over many centuries.

Car needs work…

Bada Bing!

Every job Medusa had, she had to go through sexual harassment training. She couldn’t stop objectifying people.

I start my new job at the guillotine factory today. I’ll beheading there soon.

I’m getting really sick of millennials’ attitudes lately. Walking around like they rent the place.

Well, I am as about as worthless as the ejection seat on a helicopter right now.

Most people think I’m arrogant…But who cares what peasants think.

As the year comes to an end, I urge my friends to take care of yourselves and avoid accidents because spare parts for old models like you are no longer in stock.

I decided to make sure my wife woke up with a big smile on her face this morning. I can’t have sharpies in the house anymore.

If you’re ever feeling useless in your job, remember, some guy has to put nutrition information on bags of ice.

I saw a guy going up a hill with a wheelbarrow full of horseshoes, four-leaf clovers, and rabbits’ feet. I thought, “He’s pushing his luck”.

Always jingle all the way. Nobody likes a half-assed jingler.

Here’s a great music video from long past…

Today’s holiday is Unity Day in Vanuatu. Vanuatu is an island nation of 83 small volcanic islands in the South Pacific Ocean, with a population of about 270,000. Despite these relatively small numbers, the people speak an impressive 113 indigenous languages – it is the country with the highest density of languages per capita in the world. High chiefs from the different islands attend the festivities, which include performances by native dancers in their traditional dress and a parade. The holiday’s festivities typically include picnics, music concerts and sporting events.

Happy Monday, everyone!

Movie Posters! Hand-painted in Ghana!!

On this day in 1963, I Want to Hold Your Hand was released in the UK.

Think First!

Music for today!