In 1832, in Paisley, Scotland the first municipal water filtration works was opened.

The fleshy bulbs on each side of your nose are called the Alea (AY-lee) singular Ala (AY-luh).

An estimated 800,000 senior citizens voluntarily give up their driving privileges each year. The average age at which they surrender the wheel is 85.

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