November 5, 2026
Sections
On This Day
1895 - George B. Selden received the first U.S. patent for an automobile. He sold the rights for $200,000 ($8.02 million today) four years later.
Fact of the Day
Queen Elizabeth reigned for so long, that 4 out of 5 UK residents weren't alive when she ascended the throne in 1953.
Nature Oddities
Platypuses lack a stomach and teeth, instead using hard keratin plates and gravel in their cheeks to grind up food.
Food and Drink
The most enduring Frito concoction is the Frito pie, a tasty pile of Fritos topped with chili, cheese, onions, and jalapeños.