Table Mountain is an iconic flat-topped mountain overlooking Cape Town, South Africa. Famous for its stunning views, it’s considered one of the New 7 Wonders of Nature, accessible via a rotating cable car or numerous hiking trails.
1952 - On the show "I Love Lucy," a pregnancy was acknowledged in a TV show for the first time.
Fact of the Day
Badge engineering is the practice of marketing a vehicle under two or more brand names. A good example of this is the 2010 Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute, which are the same model sold under different brands.
Nature Oddities
Red squirrels make mushroom jerky by hanging fungi on tree branches to dry for winter storage.
Food and Drink
Speculoos are spiced gingerbread shortcrust cookies that are traditionally made and eaten on St. Nicholas Day in many parts of Europe. They’re traditionally embossed with designs using wooden molds.