Quotable
by Napoleon Bonaparte, French military and political leader (1769-1821)
"Music is what tells us that the human race is greater than we realize."
Of Note
A grand piano can be played faster than an upright (spinet) piano.
Still on the Books
In Sarasota, Fla., it is illegal to sing while wearing a bathing suit.
Claim to Fame
Although similar designs existed at the time, Johann Vaaler patented his paperclip in 1901.
State Stats
Oklahoma has more man-made lakes than any other state, with more than 1 million surface acres of water.
What's in a Name?
Poison ivy and poison oak are neither ivy nor oak; both belong to the cashew family.
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