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Fact of the Day — Wednesday, September 16, 2026

Did you know? PRESBYTERIAN SANTA FE MEDICAL CENTER in SANTA FE, New Mexico earned a 5-star CMS Hospital Overall Rating. (Source: CMS Hospital Compare).

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.

This story was assembled using AI and public data sources.

  • crank shaft eccentric — Did you know that despite its intriguing name, the Smithsonian's crank shaft eccentric is not currently available for public viewing, holding its secrets away from curious eyes? National Museum of American History
  • Plate — Did you know this Smithsonian plate, potentially from the 1700s or 1850s, is currently undergoing research into its fascinating 'Les Femmes' notes? Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum
  • Arrow Weathervane — Did you know that though titled 'Arrow Weathervane,' this object, crafted in the 1800s or 1890s, is considered both a sculpture and a piece of folk art, rather than just a functional instrument? Smithsonian American Art Museum
  • Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska by the numbers — Did you know? The U.S. Census Bureau's 2022 ACS 5-year estimates show Wrangell City and Borough, Alaska has a population of about 2,134, a median age of 48.9, a median household income of $61,000, a median home value of $273,800. U.S. Census Bureau
  • Rent benchmark — Fort Collins, CO MSA — HUD's 2025 Fair Market Rent for a two-bedroom in Fort Collins, CO MSA, Colorado is $1,695 a month, compared with $1,442 for a one-bedroom and $2,375 for a three-bedroom. Fair Market Rents set the payment standard for housing choice vouchers. (Source: HUD Fair Market Rents). HUD User

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