Alan Reed’s Daily Doof And Other Stuff

Drivers on I-75 in Auburn Hills, Michigan were left stunned on Sunday when a naked cowboy walked down the middle of the northbound lanes.

The 53 year-old removed his clothes, except for his cowboy hat, after his car got stuck in a ditch during a snowstorm. Cops responded and took the man to a hospital for observation. They may charge the cowboy with indecent exposure.

Fact of the Day: Do you know the cost of raising a cute little puppy? The cost of raising a medium sized dog to age 11 is $6,400.

QUOTE OF THE DAY

“Imagination helps bring out the realism of every detail and only sees the beauties of the work.” —Honere de Balzac

February 3rd is the 34th day of the year. There are 331 days remaining until the end of the year.

There are 11 days remaining until Valentine's Day.
There are 325 days remaining until Christmas.
There are 331 days remaining until New Year's Eve.

Today is The Day the Music Died Day, Carrot Cake Day and African American Coaches Day.

-- On this date in 1690, the first paper money was issued.

-- On this date in 1837, the flush toilet was invented.

-- On this date in 1870, the 15th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified giving all persons, regardless of race or color, the right to vote.

-- On this date in 1913, the 10th Amendment to the Constitution was ratified giving Congress the power to tax income.

-- On this date in 1959, Buddy Holly, Richie Valens, and J.P. "Big Bopper" Richardson died in a plane crash near Clear Lake, Iowa. Today is known as "The Day the Music Died," marked by Don McLean in his classic song, "American Pie."

-- On this date in 1993, Cincinnati Reds' owner Marge Schott was suspended from baseball for repeated use of racial slurs. She was reinstated eight months later.

-- On this date in 1996, Queen Latifah was stopped by a California Highway Patrol officer and arrested for possession of a concealed, loaded handgun, possession of marijuana, and speeding.

-- On this date in 2003, Phil Spector was arrested in the shooting death of actress Lana Clarkson.

-- On this date in 2004, R. Kelly entered a plea of not guilty to 21 charges of child pornography. He was arrested in Florida after a videotape surfaced that allegedly showed him performing sexual acts on a 14-year-old girl.

-- On this date in 2005, Alberto Gonzales won Senate confirmation as attorney general.

-- On this date in 2006, Heather Locklear filed for a divorce from Bon Jovi guitarist Richie Sambora. They had been married for 11 years.

-- On this date in 2009, Eric Holder was sworn in as U.S. Attorney General, becoming the first African-American to hold the post.