November 13, 2026
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On This Day
1805 - Johann George Lehner, a Viennese butcher, invented a recipe and called it the "frankfurter."
Fact of the Day
The richest monarch in the world is King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand, whose fortune is estimated at $30 billion.
Nature Oddities
Lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars are the only true roaring big cats. Cheetahs, pumas, and even snow leopards can’t roar. Instead, they make sounds like hissing and purring.
Food and Drink
Genetically modified apples don’t brown upon exposure to air after being sliced. Called “Arctic apples,” they contain an enzyme that reacts with oxygen, keeping slices fresh-looking for days without preservatives.