1985 - George Bell became the Guinness World Record holder for the tallest man in America. At 7’8”, the 28-year-old wore a size 26 shoe.
Fact of the Day
Brain scans have shown that no matter what we're doing — even sleeping — our brains are always active. Some areas are more active than others, but unless we have brain damage, there's no one part of the brain that's absolutely not functioning.
Nature Oddities
Jellyfish evaporate in the sun because they’re 98% water.
Food and Drink
Mushrooms are the only fresh produce that can significantly increase in Vitamin D when placed in the sun.