September 21, 2023
Sections
On This Day
1985 - North and South Korea opened their borders for their family reunion program, the first time the borders had been open since the division of Korea in 1945.
Fact of the Day
In 1985 the Supreme Court ruled that Long Island is not an island, but actually a peninsula, giving the state jurisdiction over its maritime boundaries.
Nature Oddities
Sloths take an average of 16 days to digest their food, which is the longest digestive rate recorded for any mammal.
Food and Drink
Pink pineapples contain lycopene, a natural pigment that gives some produce its red color. The taste of pink pineapples sets them apart from their yellow counterparts, as they are said to be sweeter, juicier, and less sour.