July 10, 2026
Sections
On This Day
1962 - The Telstar Communications satellite was launched. The satellite relayed TV and telephone signals between Europe and the U.S.
Fact of the Day
In 1930, Babe Ruth signed a contract with the Yankees for a record-breaking $80,000. President Herbert Hoover’s salary at that time was only $75,000.
Nature Oddities
The Farallon Islands, off the coast of San Francisco, has the highest rodent density of any island in the world, with over a thousand mice per acre.
Food and Drink
Regular Pepsi and Coke contain about 90% water and the diet versions contain about 99% water.