Nov 18 Daily Almanac

This Day in History: 1863- The United States and Canada adopted a system of standard time zones. 1923- Alan B. Shepard, Jr. America’s first man in space was born. 1963- The first telephone in the U.S. with push buttons instead of a rotary dial was placed in commercial service.

Word/Phrase of the Day: Cooperate

Extreme Question: What bird has the longest migration?

Health Tip: Understanding Stop Signs

Environmental Tip: Dry clothing outdoors

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On this day in 1928, "Steamboat Willie, " Walt Disney's first Mickey Mouse cartoon short was released.
It is known for being the first Disney cartoon with synchronized sound.