What is a worldwide outbreak of an infectious disease called?
• Epidemic
• Pandemic
• Endemic
• Plague
March 19, 2026
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On This Day
1831 - The first bank robbery in America was reported. The City Bank of New York City lost $245,000 in the robbery.
Fact of the Day
It's illegal under German law to deny the holocaust, and doing so is punishable by up to 5 years in prison.
Nature Oddities
Anteaters don’t produce their own stomach acid. Instead, the ants they consume are digested in the acid the ants carry in their bodies.
Food and Drink
Because spinach is high in oxalic acid, it can combine with calcium to create kidney stones. Moderation is the key, as is avoiding consuming it alongside other calcium-rich foods. It should also never be given to a dog or cat.