F. Y. I.

Back Then
In the 18th century, chocolate was a popular treatment for stomachaches.

Actually Said
by  Chuck Nevitt, retired professional basketball player
"My sister's expecting a baby, and I don't know if I'm going to be an uncle or an aunt."

Point of Origin
Reportedly, tea was accidentally invented in 2737 B.C. when Chinese Emperor Shen Nung noted  a pleasing aroma from some tea leaves that had blown into a pot of boiling water.

So Named
A group of giraffes is called a tower.

Did You Know?
The modern waffle originated from Middle Age wafers.  Those light, thin cakes of barley and oats were baked between wafer irons and sold by street vendors called waferers.

Still on the Books
In Wisconsin, margarine may not be substituted for butter in restaurants unless it is requested by the customer.