September 16, 2025
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On This Day
1994 - Exxon Corporation was ordered by federal jury to pay $5 billion in punitive damages to the people harmed by the 1989 Exxon Valdez spill.
Fact of the Day
The one-dollar bill has remained unchanged since 1929. The U.S. government believes that no one would go to the trouble of counterfeiting such a low denomination, so it doesn’t feel the need to load it up with security features seen in higher value currencies.
Nature Oddities
The green bomber is a deep-sea worm that escapes predators by throwing glowing bombs that remain illuminated for several seconds to distract them.
Food and Drink
Apple cider doughnuts were introduced by the Doughnut Corporation of America in 1951 when they added apple cider to the batter of the basic buttermilk doughnut.