May 14, 2026
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On This Day
1998 - The final episode of the TV series "Seinfeld" aired after 9 years on NBC.
Fact of the Day
Pregnant women often see an increase in their shoe size by as much as a half to a full size. A hormone called relaxin, which loosens food ligaments and arches, causes their feet to spread and flatten, a change that can sometimes be permanent.
Nature Oddities
Rats have a powerful muscle band known as the lower esophageal sphincter between the stomach and esophagus that acts as a one-way valve, making it impossible for them to vomit.
Food and Drink
The Italian government provides gluten-free food vouchers for people with celiac disease.