Today is National Cut Your Energy Costs Day
Established by the Canadian Energy Efficiency Alliance, the day is observed in some Common Wealth countries to promote energy-saving tips.
The idea is, in Fuolaos' words:
reduce what we take from the world
reduce what we throw at the world
reduce our shit (in every sense) to the world
save the planet for the future
Jan 10, 1776
Thomas Paine published his pamphlet “Common Sense,” setting forth his arguments in favor of American independence.
Jan 10, 1971
The French fashion designer Coco Chanel died at age 87.