Did you know that despite its name, the Clouded Leopard (Neofelis nebulosa) is not a true leopard but rather represents an evolutionary divergence within the Felidae family, specifically in the Pantherinae subfamily?
Every morning we publish one verified fact drawn from the National Archives, the National Park Service, the Smithsonian and data.gov agencies, plus five more worth knowing. Each day gets its own page, and each fact links back to the record it came from.
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Box — Did you know that this 1890s shellwork box features a hidden mirror fitted into its lid and two silk satin pincushions in its back corners, revealing its likely use as a vanity or sewing accessory? National Museum of American History
Model, Static, Curtiss JN4-D2 — Did you know that the Smithsonian's Curtiss JN4-D2 aircraft model, created in 1960, is a 1/16 scale representation of the trainer, made from wood and aluminum without any covering, showcasing its internal structure? National Air and Space Museum
Florida burglary rate — In Florida, the reported burglary rate was about 142 offenses per 100,000 residents in 2024. The national rate that year was about 232 per 100,000. (Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer). FBI · Crime Data Explorer
Farmers markets near Travelers Rest — 24 USDA-listed farmers markets operate within 30 miles of Travelers Rest, SC this week. They include Travelers Rest Community Farmers Market, Travelers Rest Farmers' Market, Greenville State Farmers Market. (Source: USDA Local Food Portal). USDA Local Food Portal
Sharp County, Arkansas by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Sharp County, Arkansas has a population of about 17,422, a median age of 47.4, a median household income of $43,332, a median home value of $89,900. U.S. Census Bureau
