- Tomorrow is both National Hugging Day and Squirrel Appreciation Day.
- Ex-Lax was originally called "Bo-bo's."
- A runaway tortoise missing a week ing Parkland, Fla., was found two blocks from home.
They alos point out that Oregon's motto is, "Oregon: She Flies With Her Own Wings." They further (rightly) suggest that this motto bites. They are having a contest to select a new motto. First prize is a dancing NASCAR Hamster that sings "Born to Be Wild" and also says, "Boogity, boogity, boogity, get up off your feet!"
If you wish to enter the contest, e-mail your suggestions to theedge@news.oregonian.com