1848 - James W. Marshall discovered a gold nugget at Sutter's Mill in northern California. The discovery led to the gold rush of '49.
Fact of the Day
Ronald Reagan holds the record for both the coldest inauguration (7º) and the record for the warmest inauguration (55º).
Nature Oddities
In 2014, a suburb of Phoenix, Ariz., was terrorized by a gang of chihuahuas, who chased children and pooped everywhere.
Food and Drink
Broccoli, kale, Brussels sprouts, and cauliflower are all the exact same species — Brassica oleracea — but have been cultivated to have different qualities.
