Actor Brian Doyle-Murray, 81, was born on Oct. 31, 1945 in Evanston, IL. He is best known for his roles in the films Caddyshack, Scrooged, Ghostbusters II, and Groundhog Day. He is the younger brother of actor Bill Murray.
1512 - Michelangelo's paintings on the ceiling of the Sistine Chapel were first exhibited to the public.
Fact of the Day
Since state abbreviations were standardized in 1963, only Nebraska has changed its 2-letter abbreviation. It was changed from NB to NE so as not to be confused with New Brunswick.
Nature Oddities
Cow tipping — the act of sneaking up on a cow and pushing it over for entertainment — is an urban legend. Estimates suggest it would take 4-14 people to achieve this.
Food and Drink
Date allergies are extremely rare because date proteins don’t commonly trigger the specific igE immune responses seen with major food allergens like peanuts and dairy.