October 29, 2026
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On This Day
1945 - The first ballpoint pens to be made commercially went on sale at Gimbels Department Store in New York at the price of $12.50 each.
Fact of the Day
Gympie Gympie is an Australian shrub that is nicknamed the “Suicide Plant.” Its sting can last years and is so agonizing that people have been known to kill themselves after touching it.
Nature Oddities
Humans domesticated the silk moth 5,000 years ago. Over time, the moths lost their ability to fly and their fear of predators. Today, they are entirely dependent on humans for survival.
Food and Drink
While most people know white cauliflower, it also grows in purple, green, orange, brown, and yellow. Orange cauliflower has a sweeter, milder taste than white varieties and contains extra Vitamin A.