Tag Archives: history

Ferris Wheel In The Sky Keeps On Turning

Posted on February 18, 2019 by kerbey

Ready yourselves because today’s funny/interesting/curious name isn’t chock full of vowels or silly sounds or alliteration. ‘Tis true. But it will honor today’s birthday boy (no, not John Travolta), the guy on the one dollar bill. So buckle up, because … Continue reading →

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Earl Nightingale, the Fifth

Posted on December 11, 2018 by Fannie Cranium

Happy holidays funny names fans! For those last minute shoppers, let’s do a little warm up to inspire your shopping trip. How about a few deep knee bends. 1 . . . 2 . . . 3. Now that you’re … Continue reading →

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Gutzon Borglum meets Mount Rushmore

Posted on September 18, 2018 by Fannie Cranium

Welcome back funny names fans! We interrupt this post for an announcement . . . I am busting to tell you about some good news. I received word over the weekend that my book proposal for dementia home care was … Continue reading →

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Chief Slugamus Koquilton

Posted on April 3, 2018 by Fannie Cranium

Glinda, the Good Witch, told Dorothy to tap her heels together three time and say, “There’s no place like home”. Glinda was right. One of my history buff friends suggested our next guest, Chief Slugamus Koquilton, formerly of Muckleshoot, Washington, … Continue reading →

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For Ignaz Semmelweis Hand Washing is a Good Thing

Posted on March 7, 2018 by Fannie Cranium

Welcome back Funny Names Fans. My favorite aunt once asked me to write a post about Ignatz Ratzkowaski. Only I can’t find him anywhere. But it did lead me to someone with an equally wonderful name. Dr. Ignaz Phillipp Semmelweis … Continue reading →

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