WHY IS THIS NOT A NATIONAL HOLIDAY?
Today is the birthday of the man who discovered Uranus, William Herschel.
(Thanks to Bill Hudgins)
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November 15, 2012
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We should all drop our drawers and salute Uranus.
Posted by: HogsAteMySister | November 15, 2012 at 03:50 PM
Hey, that was one time. Years ago. At band camp.
Posted by: Layzeeboy | November 15, 2012 at 04:10 PM
In 1780, Herschel was appointed director of the Bath orchestra..
3< ...he subsequently discovered uranus in a bath movement
Posted by: ligirl | November 15, 2012 at 04:28 PM
Also the inventor of the Herschel's Kiss, a noted commercial failure.
Posted by: padraig | November 15, 2012 at 05:18 PM
And he dedicated his discovery to whom... ?
Posted by: Stoney Visage | November 15, 2012 at 05:58 PM
Why is this not a national holiday, you ask? Well, in fact, it IS a national holiday... on URANUS!!!
Dave's right, that NEVER gets old!
Posted by: padraig | November 15, 2012 at 07:42 PM
Well, I've got a date next week with a guy who has seen mine more than once.
Get your prostate checked regularly, guys.
Posted by: Steve | November 15, 2012 at 07:42 PM
"Recently, some evidence has been cited by Dr. Stuart Eves that Herschel might have discovered rings around Uranus.[13]"
But I wasn't born yet....
Posted by: Ralph | November 16, 2012 at 05:16 AM
After that he discovered asteroids.
Posted by: Loudmouth | November 16, 2012 at 08:10 AM