Ancient hurlers likely used a heavier discus and took only a ¾ turn before releasing it, rather than the 2¼ turns that modern athletes use.

In the early Fifties, more than 30% of federal revenues came from the corporate income tax.

According to Dr. Laure Rittié, a researcher in dermatology at the University of Michigan Health System, everyone is born with virtually the same number of sweat glands, but sweat glands mature during the first two years of life. If you are a sweaty adult now, blame it on how you sweated as a child.

Haggis that includes livestock lungs has been banned in the U.S. since 1971. Traditional haggis contains around 15% sheep lung – said to give it a nutty flavor and improved texture.

Tina Fey used to work at a Dairy Queen.

This article appears in June 17 • 2016.

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