Fun facts

[jenk]

From today's crossword:

Agra is on the Jumna River.

The British sailor Ellen McArthur set a new world record for solo circumnavigation of the world in her trimaran B&Q/Castorama, arriving in February 2005 after just over 71 days at sea.

Glass snakes are actually lizards, not snakes.

And from ze Crickler, a blood donation center in Japan is offering perks like free coffee, donuts, and hamburgers. You can even get a manicure :)