Spock is a fictional character in the Star Trek media franchise. Portrayed by Leonard Nimoy, he served as first officer of the starship Enterprise. Vulcan was first identified as Spock's home planet in the original 1960s television series.
1959 - The first class graduated from the Air Force Academy in Denver, Colo.
Fact of the Day
In Scotland, an admission of guilt by the accused — even for murder — isn’t enough to be convicted of a crime because two independent sources of evidence are required.
Nature Oddities
Sea spiders, which have no lungs and no gills, take oxygen into their bodies through hundreds of tiny pores in their legs.
Food and Drink
The oldest living mango tree is thought to be 300 years old and is found in Central India. Surprisingly, the ancient plant still produces fruit.