October 21, 2026
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On This Day
1927 - In New York City, construction began on the George Washington Bridge. Today it’s the world’s busiest bridge, with a volume of around 300,000 vehicles per day.
Fact of the Day
Car manufacturers have dedicated teams that design sounds like seat belt chimes and warning alerts, even testing different sounds on drivers to determine how pleasant or annoying they are.
Nature Oddities
Standing only about a foot tall, puffins weigh about as much as a single can of soda.
Food and Drink
Because cream cheese is fresh and not aged, the FDA doesn’t classify it as traditional cheese.