Singer Gene Simmons, 77, was born Chaim Witz on August 25, 1949 in Haifa, Israel. He is best known as a member of the hard rock band Kiss, with the hit songs “Rock and Roll All Nite,” “Shout It Out Loud,” and “Love Gun.”
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August 25, 2026
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On This Day
1944 - Paris, France, was liberated by Allied forces ending 4 years of German occupation.
Fact of the Day
High heels were first worn by men in Persia during the 10th century to help keep their feet secure in stirrups while riding horses.
Nature Oddities
The tarsier is only primate that is 100% carnivorous. They don't eat plants, fruits or leaves, instead preying on frogs, lizards and occasionally crabs that climb into the lower sections of trees.
Food and Drink
Canned pumpkin that is used to make pies isn’t from a true pumpkin. The FDA allows commercial canners to pack squash and label it as pumpkin.