On average, in America, it takes a person 25.4 minutes to
get to work.

Howard William Cosell (1918-1995), born Howard William Cohen, was originally a lawyer. Some of his clients were athletes, including Willie Mays. He began his broadcasting career hosting a radio show with Little League players.

Duncan Hines was a traveling salesman.

The eight grades of USDA beef are, from best to worst: Prime, Choice, Select, Standard, Commercial, Utility, Cutter, and Canner. Marbling is abundant in Prime and practically devoid in Canner.

According to writer Austin Considine, 2% of women carry a specific genotype associated with a total lack of body odor.

This article appears in March 15 • 2013.

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