(Your First Memory Blog) It’s always great to share a laugh when it comes to online dating, so the Online Dating News Blog has put together some funny dating quotes that are sure to bring a smile to your face:

“A man who is separated from his wife, but not quite divorced yet, is suing eHarmony.com for refusing to help him find a date… Ah, Man, it’s sad to see what’s happened to Nick Lachey, isn’t it?” ~ Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.

“Computer dating is fine… if you’re a computer.” ~ Rita Mae Brown

“According to the Wall Street Journal, in the month of December, 4.3 million people went on a date through Match.com… 4.1 million of them are still missing.” ~ Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.

“I date this girl for two years — and then the nagging starts: ‘I wanna know your name…’” ~ Comedian Mike Binder

“The only time a woman really succeeds in changing a man is when he’s a baby.” ~ Natalie Wood

“Marriage is a fine institution – but I’m not ready for an institution.” ~ Mae West

Online Dating Magazine has now made public online dating statistics that the site had previously reserved only for journalists and reporters. The statistics are revealing. For example:

> According to Online Dating Magazine there are 280,000 marriages a year as a result of people who met on an online dating service.

> The two “giants” in the online dating industry are Match.com and eHarmony.

>5% of all Internet users have paid to use an online dating service.

You can read all at http://www.onlinedatingmagazine.com/onlinedatingstatistics.html.

While the term “Black Friday” may often be used to describe any Friday the 13th, there are also a variety of things in history that happened on a Friday, which then became known as a “Black Friday.” Some of the events that later received this name include floods, fierce fires, and even a riot. The following are a few “Black Friday’s” that the world will not forget.

Friday Flood
On May 31, 1889, one of the worst and most well-known floods in history occurred, known as the Johnstown Flood. This flood occurred in Johnstown, Pennsylvania and was actually caused by a dam that gave way. This flood actually killed more than 2,000 people and the town was devastated by the flood waters. It was at this point in time that the Red Cross, which was led by nurse Clara Barton, actually responded to its first disaster and offered help and relief to hurting people. While it was a dark day, the Red Cross was born into a disaster relief organization like no other.

Friday Fires
Another “Black Friday” that many people will never forget occurred on January 13, 1939. On this day, wildfires broke out in the country of Australia, and to this day they are still known as the worst natural fires that ever occurred. Almost 5 million acres were burned by this fire and 72 people were killed as well. This fire was devastating, and the ecological and economical repercussions lasted for decades after the fires were extinguished.

Friday Fighting
February 9, 1945 brought about another “Black Friday,” which consisted of the fiercest air battle of the Second World War between the Germans and the British. This air battle took place over Norway. During this famous air fight, there were actually 15 airplanes that were shot down and 24 men died during this battle. Few have forgotten the bravery that was shown on this day.