September 19, 2026
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On This Day
1970 - "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" premiered on CBS-TV. The show ended on March 19, 1977. Contrary to initial expectation, the show didn’t do well in syndication, never being shown in more than 25% of the U.S. at a time.
Fact of the Day
In 1924, The New York Times called crossword puzzles a “sinful waste of time” and refused to print them. They only relented during World War II to give stressed readers a distraction from grim war news.
Nature Oddities
All of the vital organs in an electric eel are crammed just behind the head, while the other 80% of the body is dedicated to producing electricity.
Food and Drink
The most popular Chinese food in America is Orange Chicken — crispy fried chicken pieces tossed in a sweet, citrusy orange sauce.