Little Known Facts

Here is some obscure knowledge for the day in keeping with my belief that you should learn at least one new thing everyday.  Even if you will never use the information again.

1.  The original Twinkies filling was banana; it was replaced by vanilla-flavored cream during WWII, when the U.S. experienced a banana shortage.

2.  Peanut butter was invented by St. Louis physician Ambrose Straub, who, concerned about the nutrition of his elderly, toothless patients, concocted a health-food product that was high in protein and easily digestible.

3.  The five interlocking Olympic rings are black, blue, red, white, and yellow because at least one of these colors appears on every national flag.

4.  The phrase "United States of America" is camouflaged within the lapel of Benjamin Franklin's jacket on the newer one hundred dollar bill.

5.  Houseflies hum in the key of F.

Now that you are just a little bit smarter go on about your daily business.