July 31, 2026
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On This Day
1792 - The cornerstone of the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, PA, was laid. It was the first building to be used only as a U.S. government building.
Fact of the Day
Your brain shrinks slightly during deep sleep to open up space. This temporary cellular shift lets spinal fluid wash through your brain to clear out daily waste.
Nature Oddities
Sea lions are the only animals known to be able to clap in time to a musical beat.
Food and Drink
Bread was so important to the Egyptian way of life that it was used as a type of currency. They revered it so much they would often place it in the tombs of their dead.