Memphis, Tenn., is the biggest center in the world for air freight. At peak times, Federal Express lands a jet there every 30 seconds.
John Adams’ wife, Abigail, was pigeon-toed.
When a whale rises and holds position partially out of water exposing its head, it is called “skyhopping.” Whales usually do this when they are paying attention to nearby boats or searching for prey.
Because actor Daniel Radcliffe smokes cigarettes, he has been dubbed “Harry Puffer.”
In 1903, most car companies were selling cars for $3,000 or more, considered steep at the time, according to writer Douglas Brinkley. In 1903, about 12,000 cars were sold in the United States. The following year, Henry Ford introduced his Model B startling at $2,000.
This article appears in August 20 • 2010.