The Saguaro Cactus, found in South-western United States does not grow branches until it is 75 years old.

The Chicago Cubs are suing former Hartford Courant newspaper carrier Mark Guthrie to get back $301,000 in pay that was intended to go to a Cubs pitcher with the same name. The Tribune Company owns both the Hartford Courant and the Chicago Cubs.

The first typewriter was called the "literary piano."

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