Friday, June 6, 2014

F. Y. I.

Quotable
by  Maya Angelou, poet, author and activist (1928-2014)
"You may not control all the events that happen to you but you can decide not to be reduced by them."

State Stats
The square dance is the official dance of the state of Washington.

Fast and First
The first U.S. speeding violation was given to New York City taxi driver Jacob German for going 12 miles an hour, rather than the legal 8, in his electrobat taxi on Lexington Avenue.

A Little Extra
Sean Penn's dad, Leo, was a director on "Little House on the Prairie"; Sean appeared in a 1974 episode as a young extra.

Still on the Books
In Columbus, Ga., it is illegal for stores to sell cornflakes on Sunday.

Enduringly Sweet
During World War II, Tootsie Rolls were added to soldiers' rations given their durability in all weather conditions.

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