Actor Steve Zahn, 59, was born on Nov. 13, 1967 in Marshall, Minn. He is best known for his roles in the films You’ve Got Mail, That Thing You Do, National Security, Riding in Cars with Boys, and the Diary of a Wimp Kid film series.
1805 - Johann George Lehner, a Viennese butcher, invented a recipe and called it the "frankfurter."
Fact of the Day
The richest monarch in the world is King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand, whose fortune is estimated at $30 billion.
Nature Oddities
Lions, tigers, leopards and jaguars are the only true roaring big cats. Cheetahs, pumas, and even snow leopards can’t roar. Instead, they make sounds like hissing and purring.
Food and Drink
Genetically modified apples don’t brown upon exposure to air after being sliced. Called “Arctic apples,” they contain an enzyme that reacts with oxygen, keeping slices fresh-looking for days without preservatives.