Singer Shakira, 49, was born Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll on Feb. 2, 1977 in Barranquilla, Colombia. She is best known for the hit songs "Waka Waka," "Whenever Wherever," "Hips Don’t Lie" and "TQG.”
1887 - The first official Groundhog Day took place in Punxsutawney, PA.
Fact of the Day
Under a law called the Berry Amendment, the U.S. military is legally required to ensure 100% of its clothing is made in America, including material, thread, buttons and zippers.
Nature Oddities
The main difference between a hare and a rabbit is the ears. Rabbits have short ears, while hares have longer ears.
Food and Drink
In the 1800s, chicken and dumplings was a popular dish with the wealthy because chicken was so expensive. By the 1960s, it had become a budget dish because a single chicken could feed a large family.