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Five Things to Know Today: August 3

Somebody's doing a rain dance...

1. Weather: Finally, some rain. The National Weather Service forecast for our area says there's a 70 percent chance of showers today after 8 a.m. The high temperature will be near 75.

2. In Case You Missed It: rose last month.

3. Quote of the Day: "It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are." e. e. cummings

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4. Coming Up: We need more name suggestions for our hornet!

5. Today in History: On this day in 1492, Italian explorer Christopher Columbus set sail from the Spanish port of Palos in command of three ships—the Santa Maria, the Pinta, and the Nina—on a journey to find a western sea route to China, India, and the fabled gold and spice islands of Asia.

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