November 9, 2026
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On This Day
1965 - The great Northeast blackout occurred as several states and parts of Canada were hit by a series of power failures lasting up to 13½ hours.
Fact of the Day
The small Belgian village of Martelange has gas that’s so cheap that there are 16 gas stations along a road that’s less than a mile long.
Nature Oddities
The mantis shrimp — a 6-inch-long crustacean residing in the waters of the Pacific and Indian oceans — punches its prey with the same acceleration as a .22 caliber bullet. The force can shatter the glass of aquariums.
Food and Drink
Fried tarantulas are a delicacy in Cambodia, where they’re consumed as street food. They are tossed in garlic, salt, sugar and local spices before cooking. The taste is said to be a cross between chicken and crab.