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Had the horse won at Belmont Park on Saturday, I’ll Have Another would have become the 12th horse to capture horse racing’s Triple Crown by virtue of consecutive victories in the Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes and Belmont Stakes.

So, besides famously becoming the first horse since Affirmed in 1978 to win all three races, what does I’ll Have Another NOT get now that it can't win the Triple Crown?

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This Saturday at 9:00AM come out to  Horn Rapids Park  and participate in this years Tough Rhino Mud Run! The Tough Rhino Mud Run is a 5K race loaded with obstacles that require you to run, jump, climb, and crawl. This event will consist of teams of 4 with ages 5 and up welcome (individuals can a

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Dario Franchitti won the 96th running of the Indy 500 on Sunday by holding off a charging Takuma Sato, who crashed on the last lap. It was the third Indy 500 win for Franchitti, making him one of 10 drivers to win the race three or more times. Piloting his red No. 50 Target-sponsored car, Franchitti won despite starting 16th.

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1906 – The Wright brothers are granted a US patent for their “Flying Machine” (More info)

1947 – The Truman Doctrine provides aid to Greece and Turkey in an effort to combat the spread of Communism (More info)

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Naomi Campbell
Age: 42
Occupation: Supermodel
Known For: Being part of an elite group that came to be known as “supermodels” in the 1980s and 1990s, being one of the first prominent black models, appearing in George Michael’s ‘Freedom! ’90′ video, previous relationships with celebs like Mike Tyson and Robert De Niro, and having a legendarily nasty temper

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1881 – The American Red Cross is founded (More info)

1927 – Charles Lindbergh completes the world’s first solo nonstop flight across the Atlantic Ocean in his plane, the Spirit of St. Louis (More info)

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Mr. T
Age: 60
Occupation: Actor
Known For: His role as B. A. Baracus on the series ‘The A-Team’ and as boxer Clubber Lang in the movie ‘Rocky III,’ his appearances as a professional wrestler, his mohawk and gold jewelry, and starring on the reality show ‘I Pity the Fool,’ which borrowed his trademark catchphrase

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Relax, take it easy today

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Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

George Strait
Age: 60
Occupation: Singer, Songwriter and Musician
Known For: A slew of country hits including ‘Fool Hearted Memory,’ ‘Ocean Front Property,’ ‘She’ll Leave You with a Smile’ and ‘You’ll Be There,’ dozens of industry awards, holding the record for the most No. 1 hits on the Billboard Country charts, and holding the record for most No. 1 albums, gold albums, and platinum albums in the history of country music

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Here’s a look at some interesting events that took place on this day in history:

1804 – Napoleon Bonaparte is proclaimed Emperor of the French (More info)

1896 – The US Supreme Court rules in Plessy v. Ferguson that “separate but equal” is constitutional (More info)

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The 2012 H1 Unlimited Hydroplane Season is just about ready to get underway! Our race will be coming here the last weekend in July 27-29th including the HAPO Over The River Airshow. Visit the Water Fol

Here’s a look at some notable birthdays being celebrated today:

Wavy Gravy
Age: 76
Occupation: Cultural Icon
Known For: His hippie appearance, personality and beliefs, dressing as a clown during political protests because he felt he was less likely to be arrested that way, being the official clown of the Grateful Dead, co-founding organizations including Camp Winnarainbow and the activist commune Hog Farm, and hosting two shows on Sirius Satellite Radio’s “Jam On” station

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