Have YOU heard about the mysterious casket that took three hours to open, but when it finally did, it changed the way we see ancient Egypt forever?... but first!"

Ever wonder why we call British people "Brits"? Well, on this day in 1570, Queen Elizabeth I was excommunicated by Pope Pius V, who called England "Britain" in his official declaration. The name stuck, and here we are, over 450 years later, still using it!

From NationalDayCalendar.com - Today is National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day! These bite-sized beauties have been delighting snackers since the early 1900s. Whether you call them Goobers, Bridge Mix, or just plain delicious, there's no wrong way to enjoy this sweet and salty treat! THIS FACT COURTESY OF NATIONAL DAY CALENDAR DOT COM.

On this day in 1919, Oregon became the first state to tax gasoline - at a whopping one cent per gallon! I guess you could say they were really "fueling" the economy! The tax helped pave the way for better roads, literally!

Happy Birthday to someone who really knows how to bounce back - NBA legend Anthony Mason would have been 58 today! Known for his tough defense and unique hairstyles, Mason played for six different teams and even had his barber cut designs into his hair during games. Now that's what I call cutting-edge style!

And here's that amazing Egyptian discovery I teased earlier - On this day in 1923, archaeologist Howard Carter opened the sealed doorway to King Tutankhamun's burial chamber. After three painstaking hours of work, they finally got in, revealing the most complete ancient Egyptian royal tomb ever found. Talk about the ultimate unboxing video!

And on this day in 1984, "Jump" by Van Halen was the #1 song on the charts!

⏰ Timestamps:

00:14 Why we call British people "Brits"

00:35 National Chocolate-Covered Peanuts Day

00:59 Oregon first state to tax gasoline

01:16 Remembering Anthony Mason

01:35 King Tutankhamun's burial chamber

02:11 #1 song today in 1984

Watch, Learn and Enjoy!

Troy W. Hudson