January 23 marks the 63rd anniversary of everyoneÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s favourite flying plastic disc. Frisbee is the go-to activity at dog parks and beach parties the world over, but Frisbee wasnÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™t the first name chosen when Wham-O toy company rolled out its first batch in 1957Ïã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥¦
Fun Fact of the day:
William Frisbie opened the Frisbie Pie Company in Bridgeport, Connecticut in 1871. The name would become associated the act of throwing empty pie tins around, as thatÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™s exactly what students from universities in the area did on a regular basis.
When Wham-O rolled out its perfected model - the basis for all modern flying discs - it named it the Pluto Platter.
The name didnÏã½¶ÊÓÆµÖ±²¥™t last long; once the co-founders of Wham-O heard what the university kids were calling them, they quickly went with Frisbee as the brand name.
Weather forecast according to Environment Canada:
Parts of the Shuswap and Okanagan are in for rain, snow or both today. A highway alert is in effect for Highway 3 from Paulson Summit to Kootenay Pass, due to an expected 20 to 25 cm of snowfall.
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In case you missed it:
Revelstoke council approved their own pay raises earlier this week, prompting a vote from city workers to go on strike. Coun. Steven Cross resigned from his position shortly after his fellow colleagues agreed upon a 134 per cent raise for mayor and 67 per cent for councillors.
Revelstoke city council gives themselves pay raises; city workers vote to strike next day
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Video of the day:
Single file, kids!
Can you tell where this was shot judging by the mountains in the background?
What is the name of this animal in your language?
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