Happy Birthday, Chuck & Abe
Charles Darwin and Abraham Lincoln were born on the same day in 1809 (today).
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Goodnight, Moon
Each year, the moon moves 3.82 centimeters farther from Earth.
Boston, Oregon
Portland, Oregon, was nearly named Boston.
The Wars of Ants and Men
Only ants and men make war on a large scale.
The Diamonds of Greece and Rome
The Greeks believed diamonds were tears of the gods. The Romans thought they were splinters of fallen stars.
The new prince born on Yugoslavian soil
On July 17, 1945, Suite 212 of Claridge’s Hotel in London became part of Yugoslavia. Queen Alexandra was giving birth, and Winston Churchill made the concession so that the new prince could be born on Yugoslavian soil.
If Wal-Mart were a country…
If Wal-Mart were a country, it would have the 33rd largest economy in the world, with a GDP between Ukraine’s and Colombia’s. (2005)
The American Dream
Nearly one in eight American workers has been employed by McDonald’s.
Tongue in Cheek
All mammals have tongues.
Lightning Powered
The average lightning bolt carries enough energy to light a 100-watt light bulb for two months.
