Alaska has twice as many caribou as it does people.

Robert E. Lee, the South Austin street on the east side of Zilker Park, once extended without interruption to Lamar Boulevard, connecting to present-day Riverside.

One-third of the food produced in the U.S. has been pollinated by bees.

The human brain contains enough electricity to power a flashlight.

Hogmanay is Scotland’s term for New Year’s Eve. Traditionally, children celebrate the holiday by singing and asking for gifts. Hogmanay is also used to describe the actual gift, cake, or treat given on New Year’s Eve.

This article appears in August 9 • 2002.

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