1998 - President Bill Clinton denied on television that he had sexual relations with former White House intern Monica Lewinsky. Eight months later, he admitted that he had lied.
Fact of the Day
The first U.S. patent was granted to Samuel Hopkins for a process of making potash, an ingredient in fertilizer, and was signed by George Washington.
Nature Oddities
A raven named Jimmy appeared in more than a thousand films from the 1930s to 1950s, including "The Wizard of Oz" and "It’s a Wonderful Life.”
Food and Drink
It’s possible for humans to survive on nothing but potatoes and butter, as this combination provides essential carbs, fats and relatively complete protein, along with Vitamin C and potassium.