Actress Jenna Fischer, 52, was born Regina Marie Fischer on March 7, 1974 in Fort Wayne, Ind. She is best known for her role as Pam Beesly on the NBC sitcom The Office.
1876 - Alexander Graham Bell received a patent for the telephone. The Bell Telephone Company was founded in 1877, and the first commercial telephone exchange opened in New Haven, Conn., on Jan. 28, 1878.
Fact of the Day
The only plane allowed to fly on 9/11 after the attacks was a plane from San Diego to Miami delivering anti-venom to a man bitten by a highly poisonous snake. It was accompanied by two jet fighters.
Nature Oddities
Giant tortoises have a highly adaptive bladder that functions as a crucial water storage tank, allowing them to survive for over a year without drinking.
Food and Drink
Pairing eggs with vegetables helps your body absorb up to 9 times the amount of nutrients in the veggies, with the healthy fats in the yolks acting as a vehicle for fat-soluble compounds.