January 16, 2026
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On This Day
1961 - Mickey Mantle signed a contract with the New York Yankees that made him the highest paid baseball player in the American League at $75,000 for the 1961 season.
Fact of the Day
Disney is the only major studio to never have won an Oscar for Best Picture.
Nature Oddities
Geckos have millions of nanoscale hairs on their toes that enable them to generate enough force to support the weight of two humans. They can stick to any surface except Teflon.
Food and Drink
In France, a straight croissant — not curved — means it's made with 100% butter, a sign of high quality.