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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. Referees also receive Super Bowl rings.
 
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. Alcohol was invented before the wheel.
 
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."
 
Today's fact. The male giraffe determines a female’s fertility by tasting her urine. If the pee passes muster, the courtship continues.
 
Today's fact. When Hattie McDaniel became the first African American to win an Oscar in 1940, she had to walk to the stage from a segregated table at the back of the room.
 
Today's fact. Samuel L. Jackson served as an usher at Martin Luther King Jr.'s funeral.
 
Today's fact. Sometimes it snows on Mars, but the snowflakes are made of carbon dioxide, not water. Instead of falling, these flakes create a fog-like effect.
 
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