Singer Nat King Cole — born Nathaniel Adams Cole — is best remembered for his hit songs “Unforgettable,” “Nature Boy,” “Mona Lisa,” and “Almost Like Being in Love.” He died of lung cancer on Feb. 15, 1965 at the age of 45.
1842 - Adhesive postage stamps were used for the first time in New York City.
Fact of the Day
The “dead butt syndrome” is a condition where the gluteal muscles become weak, inactive, or “forget” how to function properly, often resulting from prolonged sitting.
Nature Oddities
Wisconsin is known as the Badger State because the area’s lead miners used to spend winters in tunnels burrowed into hills, similar to the way badgers burrow.
Food and Drink
McDonald’s spent approximately $300 million on the research and marketing for the Arch Deluxe, but it failed miserably. It’s considered one of the most expensive product flops of all time.