1930 - Construction began on Boulder Dam on the Colorado River. It was completed in 1935 and renamed Hoover Dam in 1947.
Fact of the Day
Sweden is so good at recycling that it doesn't have enough trash to recycle, so they import 80,000 tons of trash a year from Norway.
Nature Oddities
In the 17th century, beavers were considered fish by the Catholic Church, allowing them to be eaten during Lent.
Food and Drink
The National Raisin Reserve was created after World War II by the government in order to control raisin prices. In 2015, the practice was struck down by the Supreme Court as unconstitutional.
