Know Your Day[Jan 21st, 2014]

Birthdays:
21-January-1924 Professor Madhu Dandavate, former Finance Minister, was born at Ahmednagar.
Professor Madhu Dandavate
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Inventions/Patents :
1853 - On this day in history, Dr. Russell L. Hawes patented the envelope folding machine.
envelope folding machine
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Events Happened This Day But Not Today :
1793 - During the French Revolution, King Louis XVI was executed on the guillotine.
King Louis XVI was executed on the guillotine
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Facts you Didn't Know :
There is a 9th century Germanic ‘bible’ which presents Jesus as a warrior-king.
Jesus as a warrior-king.
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Random Facts:
Lions pretend to be hurt by the bites of their young to encourage them.[:Proof:link]
Lions pretend to be hurt
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Quotes :
"I only want my work to make people happy." - Jackie Chan 
Jackie Chan
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Health Facts :
A sneeze can exceed 100 mph: When a sneeze leaves your body, it does so at high speeds — so you should avoid suppressing it and causing damage to your body.
A sneeze can exceed 100 mph
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Fact of Cricket:
V.V.S Laxman - The only Indian player who played more than 100 tests and not a single World cup match.
V.V.S Laxman
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