Bert Hinkler was the second person to fly solo across the Atlantic. But he was the first to fly solo across the southern Atlantic.

Raëlism, also known as Raëlianism or the Raëlian movement, is a UFO religion that was founded in 1974 by Claude Vorilhon, now known as Raël. Followers frequently use a swastika as a symbol of peace, although they also use a combination swastika/Star of David.

In the theory of stagecraft, a rightward placement telegraphs royalty. And that’s why late-night talk show hosts put their desks on the right.

There is a myth I must clear up: Thomas Edison was not one of the first bathing-beauty competition judges. Despite rumors, there is no proof of a beauty pageant he allegedly attended in Rehoboth Beach, Del., in 1880. So there.

Megan Fox has a phobia about dry paper.

This article appears in April 10 • 2015.

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