The ossicles are the three smallest bones in the human body, located in the middle ear. They function by amplifying and transmitting sound vibrations from the eardrum to the inner ear’s fluid-filled cochlea.
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April 19, 2026
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On This Day
1775 - The American Revolution began as fighting broke out at Lexington, Mass. The war officially ended on Sept. 3, 1783 with the signing of the Treaty of Paris, resulting in the independence of the U.S. from Great Britain.
Fact of the Day
The base of the Eiffel Tower is purely decorative. The 4 pylons provide all the support, but the arches were added because the public and investors feared the tower looked too rickety to be safe.
Nature Oddities
Roadrunners hunt venomous snakes and scorpions, often slamming them against rocks before eating them.
Food and Drink
The difference between shaken and stirred drinks is that shaken drinks combine the alcohol and non-alcoholic ingredients, while drinks containing only alcohol are stirred to preserve clarity and to avoid over-dilution.