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April 18, 2026
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On This Day
1906 - San Francisco was hit with a 7.9 magnitude earthquake. Extensive fires broke out and lasted several days. More than 3,000 people died and over 80% of the city was destroyed. It remains the deadliest earthquake in U.S. history.
Fact of the Day
Both Maine and Vermont have record high temperatures of 105º F, higher than Puerto Rico at 104º F.
Nature Oddities
Bumblebees can fly higher than Mount Everest’s 29,032 feet, with studies showing they’re capable of hovering at altitudes above 29,500 feet.
Food and Drink
Fresh, sealed meat would be purple, so meat packagers add carbon monoxide to turn it bright red.