1879 - The first artificial indoor ice rink opened in the United States. It was at Madison Square Garden in New York City.
Fact of the Day
Ring announcer Michael Buffer trademarked his famous catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble” in 2009. As of 2024, it has generated $500 million in revenue.
Nature Oddities
Siberian tigers are the biggest cats in the world, with the average male weighing between 220 and 660 pounds and stretching up to 10 feet long.
Food and Drink
Among the most despised foods in the world are anchovies, oysters, olives, okra, cilantro and liver, while the most hated food in America is Brussels sprouts.