August 29, 2026
Sections
On This Day
1971 - Hank Aaron became the first baseball player in the National League to hit 100 or more runs in each of 11 seasons.
Fact of the Day
When we’re reading — even silently — the muscles of our mouth, tongue and larynx activate. This process is called “subvocalization.” We’re essentially sounding out words in our head, even when we’re not speaking them out loud.
Nature Oddities
Fish form orderly lines in emergencies so they don’t collide or clog up the line.
Food and Drink
Leftover pasta has extra health benefits because it contains more resistant starch than fresh pasta. Resistant starch improves blood sugar control and stimulates better gut health.