1756 - St. Patrick's Day was celebrated in New York City for the first time. The event took place at the Crown and Thistle Tavern.
Fact of the Day
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest, highest and driest continent on earth.
Nature Oddities
A natural predator of the moose is the killer whale. The moose are often caught off guard while swimming.
Food and Drink
Ounce for ounce, nutritious food costs up to 10 times more than junk food, which is why the highest rates of obesity are seen among people in lower-income groups.