Residents of the Russian city of Moscow are referred to as Muscovites, a term that is derived from “Muscovy,” the historic name for the Grand Principality of Moscow.
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March 23, 2026
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1921 - Arthur G. Hamilton set a new parachute record when he safely jumped from 24,400 feet. Today the record is 135,890 feet achieved in 2014 by Alan Eustace.
Fact of the Day
Dimmable LED lights don’t actually get dimmer; they stay at full brightness but switch on and off extremely fast. The brightness you see is just the ratio of ON vs OFF time, not a change in light intensity.
Nature Oddities
Young copperheads have bright yellow-green tail tips that they use to mimic worms or caterpillars to lure frogs within striking distance.
Food and Drink
Oregano was practically unheard of in the U.S. until American soldiers during World War II returned from Italy with a taste for the “pizza herb.”