April 3, 2025
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On This Day
1996 - Unabomber suspect Theodore Kaczynski was arrested. He pled guilty in exchange for a life sentence without the possibility of parole.
Fact of the Day
Philadelphia’s mayors were initially unpaid, and often strongly objected to being selected, sometimes opting to pay a large fine rather than serve.
Nature Oddities
Contrary to popular belief, the dodo wasn’t hunted to extinction. Instead, its extinction was the result of hurricanes, local flooding, deforestation, and their eggs and young being eaten by pigs and monkeys.
Food and Drink
During the 17th century, coffeehouses were so popular in England that they were often known as "penny universities." For a penny, one could enjoy coffee and engage in stimulating conversations, spanning politics to literature.