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Oregon and Arizona joined the United States on this date in 1859 and 1912, respectively. Scientists have identified sixteen types of ice. Conn Smythe bought the Toronto St. Patricks and renamed them, today in 1927. From sea to sea to sea, 81% of us plan to do something special for Valentine's Day. One cannot skate on the other side of the ice. A novel must contain 50,000 words. On this date in 1966, Australia’s currency was decimalized. A group of firefighters is called a company. The average Canadian owes $8,539.50 in non-mortgage consumer debt. Deficit: The gap between the money Ottawa spends and the amount it dares to collect. Onions are 97% water. George Klein, at the National Research Council in Ottawa, invented the electric wheelchair for wounded WWII veterans. Wheat is the staple food for 35% of the world’s population.  Today in 1982, an 8.5-metre high wave hit the Ocean Ranger  oil platform, 84 lives were lost.  Injure...

This is Winter Solstice, the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere. Eggplants have the highest level of nicotine of any fruit or vegetable. Mayonaise outsells ketchup in Russia.  Coptic Christians go vegan before Christmas, celebrated on 7 January. Never encurryge punsters.  Pan Am Flight 103 blew up over Lockerbie, Scotland, 30 years ago today-270 dead. Santa Claus first went to work for Coca-Cola in 1931.  Every two seconds, a human needs blood.  In the 15th Century, billiard balls were carved of clay—aristocrats opted for ivory.  Americans fear that Canucks on marijuana will create a nation of overly friendly, polite people. Musicians began strumming the electric guitar in 1931.  Lasagna hails from Naples-Christmas Eve dinner for many Italian-Canadians. Hermey is the name of Rudolph the Red-nosed Reindeer’s faithful elf companion.  Today in 1933, the Dominion of Newfoundland reverted to Crown...