Quotable
by George Washington Carver, American inventor, botanist and chemist
"When you do the common things in life in an uncommon way, you will command the attention of the world."
Table Tidbits
Due to a shortage of wheat flour during World War I, sweet potato flour was added to baked goods to stretch the batter.
Lasting Slumber
Armadillos, opossums and sloths spend about 80 percent of their lives sleeping.
State Stats
Cape Hatteras in North Carolina is the largest lighthouse ever to be moved due to erosion problems.
At Arm's Length
The tentacles of the giant Arctic jellyfish can reach 120 feet in length.
Still on the Books
In Hartford, Conn., crossing a street while walking on your hands is prohibited.
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