September 2, 2025
Sections
On This Day
1945 - Japan surrendered to the U.S. aboard the USS Missouri, ending World War II. The war ended 6 years and 1 day after it began.
Fact of the Day
In 1852, aluminum cost almost twice as much as gold. Aluminum sold for $34/oz, while gold only fetched $19/oz. Today, aluminum is $0.01/oz, while gold is currently at $2,400/oz.
Nature Oddities
The urine of the maned wolf is so similar to the smell of cannabis that police once went on a hunt at the Rotterdam Zoo for cannabis smokers.
Food and Drink
The word “feta" comes from an ancient Greek word meaning “to brine.” That’s because feta is not cooked or pressed but is cured briefly in a brine solution and takes 3 months to fully age.