Trivia For February 15, 2026

The phrase "When in the course of human events" establishes that the colonists' decision to declare independence is not a rash or theoretical idea, but rather a response to specific events and grievances that have unfolded in their relationship with Great Britain.

The autonomous regions were established in 1976 in the aftermath of the Carnation Revolution, which saw Portugal end its colonial empire. The Azores and Madeira were deemed either impractical to decolonize or too close in ties to Continental Portugal to make independent. However, due to their distinct geography, economy, social and cultural situation, the autonomous regions were formed.

Also called the chip barm or chip bap, the chip butty originated in fish and chip shops in Britain in the 19th century. It is associated with British working-class culture.

The machine allowed one worker to spin multiple threads simultaneously, dramatically increasing yarn production. Due to oppostion from textile workers who feared for their livelihoods, Hargreaves had to initially produce his machines in secret.

The awards have been presented since 1944. Following a series of boycotts over the lack of diversity in the Hollywood Foreign Press Association as well as other issues, in 2023 the awards were taken over by Dick Clark Productions, a for-profit organization.