1991 - Associated Press correspondent Terry Anderson was released after nearly 7 years of captivity after he was taken hostage by Shia Hezbollah militants.
Fact of the Day
The country of Vanuatu has an underwater post office located 164 feet offshore , 9 feet below the surface. The post office even has a special cancellation stamp that can be used underwater.
Nature Oddities
Hyena is not a canine species. Instead, it's part of the feliform suborder and thus closer to a cat-like species.
Food and Drink
There’s no such thing as premium vodka in the United States. The ATF code says that vodka must be distilled or treated until it is “without distinctive character, aroma, taste or color,” so if it has any distinction, it’s not really vodka.