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The Water Clock

The clepsydra, or water clock, is an ancient timekeeper that operates by measuring the regulated flow of liquid into or out of a vessel. It is believed to have been used in Egypt as early as 2,000 BCE, making it one of the earliest known time-measurement devices. Early water clocks were calibrated with a sundial, and they remained the most accurate timekeeping devices until the invention of the pendulum clock in the 17th century.

a little trivia about the astrodome

the first home run hit there was by the late great

Mickey Mantle

On this date in 1956, Mickey Mantle became just the eighth player in MLB history to reach the 50-homer mark in one season. Mantle would win the AL Triple Crown that season.;

Researching to see if '52 GT was worth creating for Whoa Nellie, discovered this:

the Jackets allowed 0 TD passes that year, including the Sugar Bowl, and picked off 26 passes.

Damn, man!

Many great pass defenses have had crazy ratios, but this is the first I've found with no TD passes allowed and 20+ INTs.  That's nuts.

The Beeholder's Eye -The bee's eye is a marvel of biology. It is covered with hairs that act as a shield against pollen and consists of thousands of small lenses called ommatidia. These lenses allow the bee to see a range of colors, including ultraviolet, and are highly sensitive to movement. This enables the bee to spot flowers and other sources of nourishment, as well as evade potential threats.
Overall, the bee's eye is a crucial part of its anatomy and a testament to the power of nature. It has developed over millions of years to help the bee thrive in its environment.

did his team win the conference title?

quantity over quality

THIS DAY IN HISTORY: 

Wreck of the "Old 97" (1903)
The Fast Mail, a Southern Railway mail train nicknamed "Old 97," crashed near Danville, Virginia, in 1903. The derailment occurred when the train, which was being operated at a high speed in order to stay on schedule, approached a curve too quickly. It fell from the trestle to the ravine below, killing several people. The accident inspired a famous ballad that has since been recorded by Johnny Cash and Woody Guthrie among others.