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Fast facts: Since Neptune's discovery in 1846, it has made about three-quarters of one revolution of the sun. Given their sheer volume, the oceans account for 99 percent of the living space on the planet. The U.S. Automobile Association was formed in 1905 for the purpose or providing "scouts" who could warn motorists of hidden police traps. Asparagus is a member of the Lily family. The name "asparagus" comes from the Greek language and means "sprout" or "shoot." In the Middle Ages, chicken soup was believed to be an aphrodisiac. It takes an estimated 2,893 licks to get to the center of a Tootsie Roll pop. Baby giraffes can grow as much as 1 inch every two hours.

 

On this date: In 1766, London auctioneers Christie's held their first sale. In 1776, Phi Beta Kappa, the first American scholastic fraternity, was founded. In 1832, President Andrew Jackson was re-elected for a second term. In 1868, in New York City, the first American bicycle school opened, announcing courses for velocipede riding. In 1933, Utah became the last of 36 states to ratify the 21st Amendment to the United States Constitution which repealed the 18th Amendment, which prohibited all alcohol.

 

Quotable... "(O.J. Simpson) is used to this kind of thing." - Simpson's attorney, Yale Galanter, on yesterday's federal investigation raid on his Miami home.