August 21, 2026
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On This Day
1923 - In Kalamazoo, Michigan, an ordinance was passed forbidding dancers from gazing into the eyes of their partner.
Fact of the Day
The clearest lake in the world is the Blue Lake located in Nelson, New Zealand. Visibility in the lake is up to 262 feet, meaning the water is considered almost as clear as distilled water.
Nature Oddities
The Black Mamba snake — one of the most poisonous snakes in the world — contains pain-relieving compounds called mambalgins that are better painkillers (with fewer side effects) than morphine.
Food and Drink
In 1998, Pizza Hut sued Papa John’s for using the slogan “Better Ingredients, Better Pizza.” A federal jury agreed with Pizza Hut and ordered Papa John’s to pay damages and stop using the slogan.