The Popsicle was invented by 11 year-old Frank Epperson in 1905. He left his drink outside with a stir stick in it and he noticed that it had frozen. He applied for a patent in 1923 and named it "Epsicle." The name was later changed to Popsicle.

Chances that a burglary in the United States will be solved: 1 in 7.

Percentage of Africa that is wilderness: 28.

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