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Today's fact. Dave Thomas, the owner of Wendy's, decided to make their chocolate Frosty half chocolate and half vanilla to balance the flavors, as he believed an all-chocolate treat would overwhelm the taste when enjoyed alongside their burgers and fries.
 
Today's fact. The cubicle wasn't named for its shape, but rather from the Latin "cubiculum," which means a bed chamber.
 
Today's fact. The word astronaut comes from the Greeks words meaning “star” and “sailor.”
 
Today's fact. While they might look the same, Jenga blocks have subtle differences in dimensions to make their construction less stable. Each brick is a different size and weight, so no two games are alike.
 
Today's fact. Cleopatra commissioned a unique lipstick blend, crafted from crushed ants and vibrant carmine beetles, to adorn her lips.
 
Today's fact. In medieval times, individuals adopted a unique walking style. They would often lead with the ball of their foot, a cautious step aimed at inspecting the ground for potential debris. This practice likely stemmed from the scarcity of well-soled shoes during that era.
 
Today's fact. Duncan Hines existed as an actual individual, renowned for his role as a prominent restaurant critic. Additionally, he authored a well-received guidebook featuring recommendations for hotels.
 
Today's fact. In 1872, sitting president Ulysses S. Grant was pulled over and fined $20 for exceeding the Washington speed limit … on a horse.
 
Today's fact. Thomas Edison nicknamed two of his kids (Dot and Dash) after the Morse code signals.
 
Today's fact. Since 1971, Lake Superior State University in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan has issued permits to unicorn hunters.
 
Today's fact. In 1983, Redondo Beach, California, declared the Goodyear Blimp as the city's official bird.
 
Today's fact. Charles Richter, the creator of the Richter scale, was an enthusiastic nudist.
 
Today's fact. Scientists have discovered evidence of take-out restaurants in the ruins of Pompeii.
 
Todays fact. Instead of storing it, parade officials released a gigantic dachshund balloon into the sky at the end of the 1929 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
 
Today's fact. In 1493, Christopher Columbus was sailing near the Dominican Republic when he spotted three mermaids and was disappointed to see that they weren’t nearly as beautiful as how they were typically painted—which was probably because they were manatees.
 
Today's fact. Obituary writers have their own awards, known as The Grimmys.
 
Today's fact. President Theodore Roosevelt, who died 25 days before Robinson was born, inspired Jackie Robinson’s middle name.
 
Today's fact. In Iceland, the phrase "að tefla við páfann" is a euphemism for pooping; it roughly translates to "playing chess with the pope."
 

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