Fast Facts: Feb. 15
February 15, 2011
- In New Mexico, more than 11,000 people have visited a tortilla chip that appeared to have the face of Jesus Christ burned into it.
- John Bunyan, who was a popular writer from the 1600s, was put in prison for 12 years for preaching.
- The idea of Boxing Day (Dec. 26) was to give boxes of food and clothing to the poor. In some countries it’s now viewed as a good time to get merchandise at reduced prices.
- Seven out of 10 people believe in life after death.
- Parts of the Dead Sea Scrolls appeared for sale in the June 1, 1954 issue of the Wall Street Journal.
