In 1998, Ford Motor Company bought Volvo as part of its Premier Automotive Group, paying $6.45 billion. Ford's decision to acquire Volvo was motivated by its ambition to strengthen its position in the European luxury car market.
1932 - Dog sled racing happened for the first time in Olympic competition. The 2-day event featured 12 competitors who traveled a 25.1-mile course each day.
Fact of the Day
A man named Mark Steven Zuckerberg sued Facebook in September 2025 because his account was repeatedly removed for impersonation of Mark Elliot Zuckerberg, CEO of Facebook.
Nature Oddities
To spawn, some salmon swim 900 miles and climb nearly 7,000 feet upriver, all the way from the Pacific Ocean to central Idaho.
Food and Drink
Dr. Pepper is not a cola, root beer, or fruit-flavored soft drink. Instead, it belongs to its own category called “pepper sodas.” Other beverages in this category, such as Dublin Original and Mr. Pibb, have a comparable flavor profile.