March 22, 2026
Sections
On This Day
1457 - The Gutenberg Bible became the first book printed in Europe using mass-produced metal movable type, marking a revolution in Western printing.
Fact of the Day
Hearing a loved one’s voice on the phone releases oxytocin and lowers stress hormones just like a physical hug, but texting the same person has zero hormonal effect and stress levels stay as high as having no contact at all.
Nature Oddities
North America used to be plagued by the Rocky Mountain locust, with one swarm in 1875 holding the record for the largest animal concentration ever recorded. They have not been seen since 1904.
Food and Drink
Dry red kidney beans can be toxic if they are cooked in a slow cooker, which doesn’t get hot enough to get rid of toxins that can cause severe nausea, vomiting and diarrhea within hours of ingestion. The beans must be boiled for at least 30 minutes to remove the toxins.