1945 - First ballpoint pen — the “Reynolds Rocket” — went on sale, advertised to not need refilling for 15 years. The price was $12.50, which would be $180.46 today.
Fact of the Day
When you imagine something, you’re using the same brain processes as when you remember something, which is why people confuse what they’ve imagined with what is real.
Nature Oddities
Unlike other animals who have one standard call for danger, prairie dogs have a variety of danger calls, depending on whether the danger is human, hawk, dog, coyote, etc. They even specify the size and color of the predator.
Food and Drink
Despite sharing a name with Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Reese’s Pieces don’t actually have any chocolate in them.
