July 12, 2025
Sections
On This Day
1933 - A minimum wage of 40¢ an hour was established in the U.S. Today, the national minimum wage is $7.25 per hour, though some states have established their own minimum at higher rates.
Fact of the Day
January 19, 1977 is the first and last time it has ever snowed in Miami, Florida.
Nature Oddities
The myth of cats needing milk started from farm observations, when cats living on farms were often seen lapping up the cream that would rise to the top of raw milk. They were able digest it easier because of the lower lactose level in the cream. In reality, most cats are lactose intolerant.
Food and Drink
Hawaii is the only place in the U.S. where bananas are grown commercially. The overwhelming majority of the bananas Americans eat come from countries in South America.