Charlize Theron, one of the world’s highest-paid actresses and producers, was born in Benoni, South Africa, and grew up near Johannesburg.
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Feb. 7, 2026
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On This Day
1964 - The Beatles land in the United States for the first time, at the newly renamed John F. Kennedy International Airport.
Fact of the Day
While LED light bulbs may not burn out like incandescent bulbs, they experience lumen depreciation, where the bulbs progressively get dimmer and dimmer over time.
Nature Oddities
You should never use a flame or salt to remove a leech from your body, as it may regurgitate its stomach contents into the wound. It will fall off on its own when it’s satiated with blood, which can be anywhere from 20 minutes to a few hours.
Food and Drink
McDonald’s in New England and Atlantic Canada used to offer a seasonal McLobster sandwich, featuring 100% Atlantic lobster meat, mayonnaise and lettuce on a toasted bun, but because of the high price ($8.99), it was discontinued in 2015.