Celebrate This
Sept. 9th is Teddy Bear Day
Quotable
by Peter V. Brett, American fantasy novelist
"Let others determine your worth and you're already lost, because no one wants people worth more than themselves."
Fast on their feet
Baby giraffes can stand within half an hour of birth.
Behind the Name
Sailors aboard Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama's ships gave the coconut its name, calling it "coco" after a grimacing face; the suffix "nut" was added when the fruit came to England.
Still on the Books
In Massachusetts, mourners at a wake may eat no more than three sandwiches.
The Film Files
Sean Connery wore a hairpiece in all of his performances as James Bond.
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