Actress Amanda Peet, 54, was born on Jan. 11, 1972 in New York City, NY. She is best known for her roles in the films Changing Lanes, Something’s Gotta Give, Identity Thief, and High Crimes.
1878 - In New York, milk was delivered in glass bottles for the first time by the New York Dairy Company.
Fact of the Day
No Witness Security Program participant following program guidelines has been harmed or killed while under the active protection of the U.S. Marshals Service since it was established in 1971.
Nature Oddities
The bumblebee bat — the world’s smallest mammal — is about the size of a large bumblebee, weighing less than a penny. It's known for its pig-like snout and ability to hover like a hummingbird.
Food and Drink
In the European Union there’s a rule specifying that only fruit can be used in making jam. To preserve the Portuguese carrot jam delicacy, they made a rule that for jams and jellies, carrots are considered fruit.