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Andrew Johnson was buried with his head on the Constitution

“The 17th president died on July 31, 1875, and per his instructions, his body was wrapped in the American flag, and a copy of the Constitution was placed under his head. Here are a few more astonishing facts about U.S. presidents“. – Reader’s Digest 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

18 The oldest goldfish lived to be 43 years old

“In the U.K., a goldfish named Tish, the beloved pet of Hilda and Gordon Hand, died in 1999, making her the longest living goldfish, according to Guinness World Records. The Hand family got Tish in 1956, after their son Peter won the fish at a fair.”  – Readers Digest 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

The Caesar Salad was invented in Mexico

“You may think the Caesar salad comes from Italy, but it was actually created in Tijuana, Mexico by Italian immigrant and restauranteur Caesar Cardini. On the evening of July 4, 1924, Cardini, the owner of Caesar’s Place, was under pressure to serve an influx of Californians who were looking for a break from Prohibition. On the fly, he whipped up a salad using romaine lettuce and whatever ingredients he had, including garlic-flavored oil, eggs, Parmesan cheese, lemons and Worchester sauce. Word travelled fast and the Caesar salad became a sensation from coast to coast.” – Readers Digest 50 Weird Facts That Most People Don’t Know

 Mindful Moment

“If you enjoy eating lunch alone, this is the perfect time to reflect and meditate. Think about how you would like things to be better or how you can improve, them visualize yourself doing those things. Visualization sets upo bureau pathways that makes actual activities easier. You will return to work calmer and ready to manifest your desires.” – Jen Sencadio

By the number

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Age of Joe Nuxhall of the Cincinnati Reds when he pitched two- thirds of an inning against the St. Louis Cardinals in 1944, becoming the youngest players to ever take the field in a Major League Baseball game.