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Time for a Change. A timer, attached to an engine's electric system, that keeps track of the engine's running hours and ejects a printed reminder when it is time for an oil check or other maintenance chore was brought out by Carter & Galantin, Inc. Somewhat smaller than a brick, the "Servicator" is intended primarily for automobiles and trucks, but can be used on any engine. Price...
...possibility for the origin of St. Valentine's day is proposed by the etymologists, who gave up their study of insects long enough to put the blame on the French (the race most likely to be concerned with things like St. Valentine's day). They claim that the work "galantin,' meaning "lover of women," was pronounced "valentine." Apparently realizing that this galantine study was a good deal, the French inaugurated a St. Galantine's day. If you don't understand how this turned into St. Valentine's day you obviously have never heard a Frenchman talk fast...
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