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December 28, 2005
State 29 notes that today is Iowa's 159th birthday. Our fine state joined the Union in 1846. James K. Polk was President, and as a reward he got to name Iowa's most populous county.
1846 was a busy year:
The Mexican War got underway, resulting in the acquisition of California and paving the way for the modern film industry.
Ether was first used as an anesthetic, setting the stage for California's other major industry.
The Donner Party set up the first modern diet camp in the Sierras. The party lost over 50% of their weight, though their weight-loss program would not meet current wellness standards.
Henry David Thoreau spent three days in jail for failure to pay poll tax. A friend paid the tax for him, a precursor to the modern executive tax gross-up.
We encourage you to celebrate this festive occasion responsibly in your own way.
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