F. Y. I.

Still on the Books
In Denmark, no one may be charged for food at an inn unless that person, in his or her own opinion, is "Full."

Quotable
by  Ralph Waldo Emerson, American essayist and Poet (1803-1882)
"The love that you withhold in life is the pain that you carry."

Reason for Regret
In its infancy, a struggling Bell Telephone Co. offered its rights to Western Union for $100,000, only to receive this rejection:  "What use could this company make of an electrical toy?"

State Stats
Kansas has the largest population of wild grouse, commonly called the prairie chicken, in North America.

Hibernation Ready
During warm seasons, a groundhog may consume more than a pound of vegetation in one sitting --- akin to a 150-pound man wolfing down a 15-pound steak.

Lore of Old
In ancient Britain, women carried acorns in their pockets to stay young-looking, as oak trees were associated with longevity.