May 1, 2026
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On This Day
1931 - The Empire State Building in New York was dedicated and opened. It was 102 stories tall and was the tallest building in the world at the time.
Fact of the Day
There has never been a documented case of rabies being transmitted by one human being to another. All of the recorded cases of human-to-human transmission of rabies has occurred through organ transplants from infected donors.
Nature Oddities
While pigs are often associated with being fat, the average pig, with 16% body fat, is leaner than most people.
Food and Drink
Operating a hot dog cart in Central Park in New York City, can cost nearly $300,000 a year for the annual license fee.