Historical Allusions and Sekrit Messages

Thus, today I shall be a bit odd, even for me.

Geek points to anyone who recognises the historical allusion. Bonus Points (though it will not be that subtle, given some time) to the one who recognises the Sekrit Message. The only rule is you must read through the following paragraph before clicking on the link.

The sun comes up in the morning. The sun comes up in the morning. Chalkboards need erasing. Chalkboards need erasing. April showers bring May flowers. April showers bring May flowers. The moon is a harsh mistress. The moon is a harsh mistress. Summer is usually warm. Summer is usually warm. Mary had a green thumb. Mary had a green thumb. Camera shutters go click. Camera shutters go click. The Doozer disk is ready. The Doozer disk is ready. Sailboats run before the wind. Sailboats run before the wind. Michigan is two peninsulae. Michigan is two peninsulae. Beer is good. Beer is good.

( And now, for something completely different... )