Saturday, August 25, 2012

F. Y. I.

No Kidding!
Prohibition-era Philadelphia had three times more establishments serving liquor than it does today.

Quotable
by  Shakira, Colombian pop singer
"I don't like the competition part of soccer.  It's a war in short pants.  I prefer art."

Area Ties
As a teen, Keanu Reeves was a summer apprentice at the Hedgerow Theatre in Media.

Roving Inspiration
The Bible, the world's best-selling book, is also its most shoplifted.

Behind the Name
In 1914, when a customer claimed a skin cream called Dr. Bunting's Sunburn Remedy had "knocked out his eczema," the name was changed to what we know now as Noxzema.

Still on the Books
In Fountain Inn, S.C., horses are to wear pants at al times.

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