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This past week's collection of interesting and notable facts:

Friday, September 3, 2010
The first Lifesaver flavor was peppermint.
(Source: Unknown)

Thursday, September 2, 2010
The typical American eats 263 eggs a year.
(Source: Unknown)

Wednesday, September 1, 2010
The parking meter was invented by C.C. Magee in 1935.
(Source: Unknown)

Tuesday, August 31, 2010
The oldest known vegetable is the pea.
(Source: Unknown)

Monday, August 30, 2010
Jack is the most common name in nursery rhymes.
(Source: Unknown)

Sunday, August 29, 2010
The avocado has the most calories of any fruit.
(Source: Who cares!? Yum!)

Saturday, August 28, 2010
The first zoo in the USA was in Philadelphia.
(Source: Unknown)