March 23, 2023
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On This Day
1857 - Elisha Otis installed the first modern passenger elevator in a public building. It was at the corner of Broome Street and Broadway in New York City.
Fact of the Day
Alaska is the largest state and is bigger than California, Texas and Montana combined — over 2,500 miles from east to west.
Nature Oddities
Dolphin sonar is superior to that of bats, with dolphins being able to determine the difference between a golf ball and a tennis ball being dropped in the ocean.
Food and Drink
Up until the early 1900s, fried chicken was a dish that was reserved for special occasions and holidays due to the relative scarcity of spring chickens and the need for such a high volume of fat.