August 17, 2026
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On This Day
1977 - FTD reported that in one day 3,116 floral arrangements were delivered to the funeral and cemetery sites for Elvis Presley, making it the largest number of orders in the company's history.
Fact of the Day
Hitachi once produced an ATM that heated bills to 392º F to kill any bacteria, and then ironed them flat before dispensing them.
Nature Oddities
The longest crocodile ever measured was Lolong, a saltwater crocodile in the Philippines that measured 20 feet 3 inches and weighed 2,370 pounds.
Food and Drink
Crushed shallots have historically been used as a natural insect repellent, as well as for cleaning copper and polishing glass.