Daily Factoids

January 1 is the official birthday of all Thoroughbred racehorses born in the Northern Hemisphere.
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Tue 1 Jan 2013

In the house, on the road, at the store, or in the field, [my old friend] always has a cheery word and a sweet smile, as if he thought no ill of anyone' or if he does, he knows how to keep it to himself.
- The Old Farmer's Almanac, 1884
- The Old Farmer's Everyday Almanac Calendar; Wed 2 Jan 2013

- From: http://did-you-kno.tumblr.com/post/40158208996/source
True fact! There was one found earlier this week (Jan 5: http://www.calgarysun.com/2013/01/05/provincial-rat-catcher-heading-to-calgary-after-roof-rat-found-in-new-brighton-garage) in Calgary