Julie Howlin

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Writer of superhero stories. National Trust volunteer. Blogger. Creative person. Motorhome traveller. Based in Somerset, UK.

Born on this date in 1836 was Leo Delibes, French Romantic composer whose works include Coppélia, Sylvia and Lakmé, which includes the "Flower Duet". 10 facts about him:

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/21-february-leo-delibes.html

#BirthAnniversary #LeoDelibes #Music #ClassicalMusic

21 February: Leo Delibes

Born on this date in 1836 was Leo Delibes, French Romantic composer. 10 facts about him. His works include Coppélia, Sylvia and ...

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Sidney Poitier was the visual inspiration for the original illustrations of the superhero Green Lantern. 10 things you might not know about him.

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/20-february-sidney-poitier.html

#BirthAnniversary #SidneyPoitier

20 February: Sidney Poitier

This date in 1927 saw the birth of Sidney Poitier, American actor. 10 things you might not know about him. His family lived in th...

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Mendelevium is a synthetic metallic element with the symbol Md and atomic number 101. 10 facts about it.

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/19-february-mendelevium.html

#Science #Elements #Mendelevium

19 February: Mendelevium

On this date in 1955 the element Mendelevium was discovered. Here’s what you might not know. It’s a synthetic metallic element wit...

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Volta demonstrated his battery to Napoleon Bonaparte, who was so impressed that he made Volta a count. 10 facts about Alessandro Volta.

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/18-february-alessandro-volta.html

#Volta #BirthAnniversary #AlessandroVolta #Scientists #Science

18 February: Alessandro Volta

This date in 1745 was the birthdate of Alessandro Volta, Italian scientist and inventor of the electric battery. 10 facts about him. ...

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Every nook and cranny in the basalt landscape is flowing with water.

#landscape #nature

Portugal is known for its sardines and The annual Feast of St. Anthony there features a parade of giant sardines made of paper or plastic, which are carried through the streets of Lisbon. 10 things you didn't know about sardines.

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/17-february-sardines.html

#Sardines #Food #Fish

17 February: Sardines

The first sardines were canned by Julius Wolff in Eastport,  Maine  at the Wolff and Reesing Cannery on this date in 1876 . 10 facts about ...

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If your name is Jill, today is your name day. Ten famous people called Jill:

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/16-february-jill-name-day.html?m=0

16 February: Jill Name Day

In Sweden, today is the name day for people called Jill. Jill is an English feminine given name, often a short form of the name Gillian, ...

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"When you do things right, people won't be sure you've done anything at all." 10 quotes from Matt Groening, creator of The Simpsons.

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/15-february-matt-groening-quotes.html

#Quotes #Birthday #BirthAnniversary #MattGroening

15 February: Matt Groening quotes

Born this date in 1954: Matt Groening, cartoonist, creator of the comic strip Life in Hell and as two successful television series, The Si...

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A 45 is a type of vinyl Record, usually 7 inches in diameter. It was the format for pop singles, so called because they played at 45rpm.

10 fun facts about the number 45.

https://topicaltens.blogspot.com/2026/02/14-february-45.html

#Numbers #FunFacts #45

14 February: 45

Today is the 45 th day of 2026. Here are 10 fun facts about that number. A 45 is a type of vinyl  Record , usually 7 inches in di...

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