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This page details the contents of the book ''Thumbs Up, Thumbs Down''...originally written by Bob Weaver, meterologist at a Miami, Florida TV station. Some of the pun dates were based on actual events...while others were basically made up.
On Dec. 02, 1884, Holly was first used for holiday decoration, and everyone had a Berry Christmas.
On Dec. 03, 1969, A Shriner went unrecognized after having his Fez lifted.
On Dec. 04, 1955, The Janitor's Union called for sweeping reforms.
On Dec. 05, 1953, The Gardener's Union passed out leaflets.
On Dec. 06, 1750, Isaac Newton became discouraged when he fell up a flight of stairs.
On Dec. 07, 1890, Popcorn was invented by an Army Colonel.
On Dec. 08, 1900, The first escalator was put in use. Everyone said it was a step in the right direction.
On Dec. 09, 1898, The first caddy was used for golf; he was a tee totaller.
On Dec. 10, 1963, An employee of an automobile factory was fired for taking a brake.
On Dec. 11, 1951, A convention of mathematicians was held, and everyone sat around multiplication tables.
On Dec. 12, 1945, The price of duck feathers increased; even down was up.
On Dec. 13, 1938, Laundry owners held a convention. They sat on bleachers.
On Dec. 14, 1903, Cologne was first bottled. It made a lot of scents.
On Dec. 15, 1939, A manufacturer of percussion instruments tried to drum up some business.
On Dec. 16, 1958, Manufacturers of sugar took their lumps.
On Dec. 17, 1969, An astronaut was married; they became Mr. and Missile.
On Dec. 18, 1931, A matador was arrested for shooting the bull.
On Dec. 19, 1913, A Bald Eagle was found wearing an air piece.
On Dec. 20, 1900, A thermometer was manufactured by a man with many degrees.
On Dec. 21, 1896, Windows were first installed, but many thought that they were a pane in the glass.
On Dec. 22, 1965, The first inspection of lobster catches was made by a Claw Enforcement Agency.
On Dec. 23, 1934, The Lumberjack Union was reformed by a splinter group.
On Dec. 24, 1946, The first seance was conducted; publicized by a spooksman.
On Dec. 25, 1961, A noted criminologist took post graduate courses, and got a third degree.
On Dec. 26, 1936, The world's largest glacier was spotted by a man with good ice sight.
On Dec. 27, 1920, The Franking Privilege was used for Capitol Letters.
On Dec. 28, 1928, A lubricant for wheels was invented -- caster oil.
On Dec. 29, 1958, A noted sculptor celebrated his birthday, and everyone chipped in for a gift.
On Dec. 30, 1926, Fish hooks really caught on.
On Dec. 31, 1960, A diaper manufacturer threw a New Years Eve Potty.