Famous Firsts
The first patent issued for a tree went to James Markham in 1932 for a peach tree.
Speed of Light
Light from thesun takes about eight minutes to reach Earth.
Table Tidbits
Arrowroot, a thickening agent forcooking, was once used as an antidote for poisoned arrows.
Still on the Books
In Texas, it is illegal for one to shoot a buffalo from the second story of a hotel.
Actually Said
from a parish magazine
"We are sorry to announce that Mr. Albert Brown has been quite unwell, owing to his recent death, and is taking a short holiday to recover."
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