Actor Bob Newhart — born George Robert Newhart — is best remembered for his roles as Dr. Bob Hartley on the CBS sitcom The Bob Newhart Show and as Dick Loudon on the CBS sitcom Newhart. He died of natural causes on July 18, 2024 at the age of 94.
1936 - The first Oscar Meyer Wienermobile rolled out of General Body Company’s factory in Chicago.
Fact of the Day
Denver, Colo., has an official mayor’s residence that no mayor has ever lived in. It was donated to the city in 1998 and none of the 5 mayors since that time have opted to move in.
Nature Oddities
Termites provide a very useful service in the forest by eating decomposing leaves and other plant matter. Because soil from termite mounds is rich in nutrients, farmers often use it as fertilizer.
Food and Drink
Apples are about 25% air, which is why they float, making them perfect for apple-bobbing contests.