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Historical Events1418 - Competition is announced to design the dome of Florence Cathedral, with main competitors Lorenzo Ghiberti and Filippo Brunelleschi (supported by Cosimo de' Medici)1858 - Netherlands and Japan sign a trade agreement1965 - Orioles' Brooks Robinson hits into his third career triple play, tying George Sisler, Deacon McGuire, and Joe Start1989 - ArenaBowl III takes place at Joe Louis Arena in Detroit: Detroit Drive defeats Pittsburgh Gladiators 39-26, with George LaFrance as MVP2019 - 1.7 million people participate in a peaceful pro-democracy protest in Hong Kong, representing a quarter of the populationMore Historical Events Famous Birthdays1657 - Ferdinando Galli Bibiena, Italian architect and designer, born in Bologna, Italy (d. 1743)1954 - Umberto Guidoni, Italian astrophysicist and writer (STS 75), born in Rome, Italy1964 - Andi Deris, German heavy metal vocalist (Helloween, 1994-present), born in Karlsruhe, West Germany1966 - Kang Soo-yeon, South Korean actress (The Surrogate Woman, Come Come Come Upward), born in Seoul, South Korea (d. 2022)1981 - Jon Schneck, American rock guitarist (Relient K, 2005-present), born in Eustis, FloridaMore Famous Birthdays Famous Deaths440 - Sixtus III, Italian Pope (432-40), dies1652 - Benjamin G Cuyp, historical painter, dies at about 401942 - Erwin Schulhoff, Czech-Russian composer and pianist (Ogelala), dies of tuberculosis at 48 in a German concentration camp in Wlzburg, Bavaria1981 - Anita Loos, American screenwriter, novelist (Gentlemen Prefer Blondes) and playwright, dies at 882006 - Fernand Gignac, Canadian singer and actor (b. 1934)More Famous Deaths

Early-access for Skate is nearly here and the development team have shared an in-depth look at character creation, apparel, music, and how the seasons and skate pass will work. The latest blog post from the Skate team shows off a long list of impressive customization features for skaters to look forward to, including curated playlists and unique gestures you can perform mid-trick.

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The Art of Lifelong Learning - iBelieve Truth - August 18, 2025The Art of Lifelong LearningBy Whitney Hopler“Do yourself a favor and learn all you can; then remember what you learn and you will prosper.” – Proverbs 19:8 GNT I graduated from college years ago. However, I still feel the excitement of being immersed in a place of learning, since I work for a university. Our university has all...

Wayfair’s Outlet Section Is Overflowing with Deals on Patio Furniture, Rugs, Storage, and More Up to 81% Off Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Wayfair If you love making a house (or apartment) a home just as much as you enjoy a good deal, consider Wayfair’s outlet section your new happy place. With thousands of overstock treasures and clearance steals, this corner of the retail giant’s...

Experts Say You’re Not Washing Towels Nearly Enough—Here’s What to Do Instead How often should you wash your bath towels? The general rule is to wash towels after three uses or once a week. While this rule may seem straightforward, it still leaves room for numerous questions about laundry. Is the three-use rule the same for all types of towels? Will washing that often turn your towels from...

The Subtle Design on This Lightweight Quilt Set Works with Nearly Every Room Aesthetic—and It’s on Sale for $40 If you click on links we provide, we may receive compensation. Published on August 17, 2025 09:00PM EDT Credit: Better Homes & Gardens / Amazon If your current quilt has uneven filling, thin patches, fraying, or stains that you’ve tried and failed to remove, it’s probably...

These 12 Fall Maxi Dresses Are Pretty (and Fancy) Enough to Wear to an Autumn Wedding—and They’re All Under $100 I used to buy a dress every time I went to a wedding, and it usually cost a pretty penny. Then, that basically new dress would live at the back of my closet for months—even years—before I finally ended up either donating it or offering it up on a resale app. But I’m desperate to...