Silkworms feed on which tree?
• Cherry
• Mulberry
• Maple
• Eucalyptus
September 29, 2026
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On This Day
1977 - Eva Shain became the first woman to officiate a heavyweight title boxing match. About 70 million people watched Muhammad Ali defeat Ernie Shavers on NBC.
Fact of the Day
The city of Opa-locka, Florida, was modeled after the One Thousand and One Nights folktales. Founded in 1926, the entire town features streets named Ali Baba Avenue and Aladdin Boulevard.
Nature Oddities
Whisker fatigue is a sensory overload in cats caused when their sensitive whiskers constantly brush against the sides of a food bowl. It can lead to them acting hungry but refusing to eat.
Food and Drink
From 1790 until 2015 bakers in Paris had to tell City Hall before closing for summer vacation. Half the bakeries closed in July and the other half in August so that no neighborhood ever ran out of bread.