The 1956 film Giant was James Dean’s last film. He was killed in a car crash before the film was released. His friend Nick Adams of the television Western series The Rebel was called in to do some voice dubbing for Dean’s role.
2010 - In Dubai, United Arab Emirates, the Burj Dubai (Dubai Tower) opened as the world's tallest tower at 2,625 feet.
Fact of the Day
JAXA (Japanese version of NASA) tests potential astronauts by making them fold a thousand origami cranes, which helps to see how a person deals with boring, repetitive tasks and time constraints.
Nature Oddities
Chows should never be taken on boat rides because their double coat absorbs water and weighs them down, preventing them from being able to swim.
Food and Drink
In subtropical climates, such as East Africa, India, and the Philippines, wine is made from bananas.