Some believe Sir Isaac Newton was the reincarnation of Noah (of ark fame).

According to blogger Ryan Cooper, it is possible to win the U.S. presidency with 21.99% of the vote.

If you were a male looking for a date during the Renaissance, it probably wouldn’t hurt if you were a good krummhorn player. King Henry VIII owned more than 25 krummhorns.

Celery is the ideal diet food. It helps to dry up phlegm and fat caused by excess sugar consumption, and it also helps curb sugar cravings. If you make smoothies, try some celery. If you have a juicer, some say a good combo is celery, carrot, and apple.

Orson Welles was born on the same day Babe Ruth hit his first home run: May 6, 1915.

This article appears in July 8 • 2011.

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