NEWS FROM NOWHERE - Wednesday

ON THIS DAY IN 1861 - The U.S. federal government levied its first income tax. The tax was 3% of all incomes over $800. The wartime measure was rescinded in 1872. 
And now some more recent news from the CFZ Newsdesk

Spiders quickly learn eavesdropping to gain ground...

NYC Light Show Aims to Raise Awareness About Endan...

World's rarest ape: new family group found

Zimbabwe seeks second American 'lion killer'

Rare footage of a Syrian Brown Bear surprised by a...

AND TO WHISTLE WHILE YOU WORK... (Music that may have some relevance to items also on this page, or may just reflect my mood on the day)