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Moments in Time: B-29 Superfortress
On Sept. 21, 1942, the U.S. B-29 Superfortress, the largest bomber used in the war by any nation, performed its debut flight in Seattle, Washington.
Strange But True: Largest Bacterium
The largest bacterium in the world is about the size of an eyelash and can be picked up with a pair of tweezers.
Fun Fact: Early Soda Drinks
Before the year 1900, the most popular early soda drinks were ginger ale, ice cream soda, root beer, Dr Pepper, Coca-Cola and Pepsi-Cola.
Trivia Test: Dorian Gray
LITERATURE: Which author published his only novel in 1890, "The Picture of Dorian Gray"?
Top Ten Movies: Spider-Man still king of the web
Spider-Man: Brand New Day remains in the top spot while Coyote vs. Acme sneaks into the number two spot.
Flashback: Doo-wop Group
Which doo-wop group had their up-tempo "Unchained Melody" used in the film "Goodfellas"?
Moments in Time: First Space Shuttle
On Sept. 17, 1976, NASA publicly unveiled the Enterprise, its first space shuttle, in Palmdale, California. The following year it became the first space shuttle to fly freely…
Strange But True: Rock Climbing
Rock climbing can improve emotional or attention problems, such as anxiety and ADHD.
Trivia Test: Spongebob's Pet
TELEVISION: What is SpongeBob's pet named in the animated series "SpongeBob SquarePants"?
Top Ten Movies: Spidey Spins a Web
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still swinging at the box office in the top spot. The Odyssey slips to number three.
Fun Fact: Card Games
Card games have been around for centuries! A German monk named Johannes wrote a manuscript while he lived in a Swiss monastery in 1377.
Moments in Time: UFO Crash
On Sept. 12, 1952, residents of Flatwoods, West Virginia, while investigating a possible UFO crash, encountered a creature they described as 10 feet tall with glowing eyes…
Strange But True: Egyptian Butchers
Egyptian butchers wore high heels to keep their feet free of blood and debris on the floor.
Trivia Test: Question and Exclamation Mark
LANGUAGE: What's the name of a punctuation mark that combines a question mark and an exclamation point?
Top Ten Movies: Spider-Man keeps swinging!
Spider-Man: Brand New Day retains the top spot and The Odyssey stays at number two. The End of Oak Street roars into the number three spot.
Fun Fact: Soccer
Roughly 270 million people play soccer worldwide (about 4% of the world's population), and billions of people support it as fans.
Moments in Time: Battle of Worcester
On Sept. 6, 1651, King Charles II of England, after losing the Battle of Worcester and his attempt to reclaim the British throne, disguised himself by cutting his hair, staining his skin…
Strange But True: Rocket Frog
The rocket frog can jump more than six feet by releasing energy it stores in its tendons.
Trivia Test: Big Bang Theory
TELEVISION: Which musical instrument does Leonard play in "The Big Bang Theory"?
Top Ten Movies: Spider-Man still on top
Spider-Man: Brand New Day is still in the top spot and The Odyssey remains at number two.