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You might be in a mood to declutter at home, and getting rid of old DVDS and Blu-ray discs could be at the top of your list. But the editors at Popular Science want you to think twice before gutting your collection. Streaming services don’t always hold on to their offerings indefinitely; series and movies come and go from the major platforms all the time. Having a physical copy of your favorite show ensures you can always access it. Plus, if your internet connection goes out, you’re still able to watch. Don’t forget: DVDS can be shared with others, and over time can be much cheaper than subscribing to a streamer.
Today is the 135th day of 2024 and the 57th day of spring.
TODAY’S HISTORY: In 1607, the Virginia Company of London established a colony at Jamestown, Virginia.
In 1804, Meriwether Lewis and William Clark left St. Louis and set out on their historic expedition to explore the land acquired in the Louisiana Purchase.
In 1940, the Netherlands surrendered to Nazi Germany.
In 1948, the state of Israel was proclaimed during a ceremony in Tel Aviv.
In 1973, Skylab, the first American space station, was launched into orbit.
TODAY’S BIRTHDAYS: Otto Klemperer (1885-1973), conductor/ composer; Bobby Darin (1936-1973), singer-songwriter/actor; George Lucas (1944- ), filmmaker; David Byrne (1952), singer-songwriter/musician; Robert Zemeckis (1952- ), filmmaker; Tim Roth (1961- ), actor; Cate Blanchett (1969- ), actress; Sofia Coppola (1971), filmmaker; Frank Gore (1983- ), football player; Amber Tamblyn (1983), actress; Mark Zuckerberg (1984- ), programmer/entrepreneur; Rob Gronkowski (1989- ), football player; Miranda Cosgrove (1993- ), actress.
TODAY’S FACT: The United States paid a total of $15 million for the entire Louisiana Purchase -- a little more than $18 per square mile.
TODAY’S SPORTS: In 1913, Washington Senators pitcher Walter Johnson ended his scoreless pitching streak at 55 2/3 innings.
TODAY’S QUOTE: “The secret is not to give up hope. It’s very hard not to, because if you’re really doing something worthwhile, I think you will be pushed to the brink of hopelessness before you come through the other side.” -- George Lucas
TODAY’S NUMBER: 104 -- Virginia Company members who set out from London to establish Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in what would become the United States.
TODAY’S MOON: Between new moon (May 7) and first quarter moon (May 15).