November 12, 2026
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On This Day
1892 - William "Pudge" Heffelfinger became the first professional football player when he was paid a $500 bonus for helping the Allegheny Athletic Association beat the Pittsburgh Athletic Club.
Fact of the Day
Canada has the longest coastline in the world, measuring approximately 151,000 miles.
Nature Oddities
Hedgehogs are lactose intolerant because they don’t produce the lactase enzyme needed to break down the sugar found in cow’s milk and other dairy products.
Food and Drink
Jellied moose nose is a delicacy in Alaska. The white meat from the nose bulb and the darker meat around the bones are boiled for several hours with garlic, onions, and spices.