Thursday, August 24, 2006

Americana

The national game of Canada, lacrosse, was invented by American Indians.

Thomas Jefferson introduced macaroni to the United States---and ice cream---and waffles.

Benjamin Franklin invented, among other things, bifocals, swim fins, the odometer and fire insurance.

Wednesday, August 02, 2006

Summertime con't

Did you Know:

Lou Gehrig's baseball uniform number 4 was the first one retired in baseball history

President James Garfield's dog was named VETO

Martin Van Buren was the first U.S. citizen to become president

Kansas City Chiefs owner Lamar Hunt coined the term "Super Bowl"