Pilot Santa
Don't worry, Santa Claus is not getting a ticket for riding around up in the winter night sky. This big bearded fellow has a pilot's license. Gifted to him in 1927, Ol' Saint Nick got his license to fly from William P. MacCracken, the assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics. He had his photo taken and was he was given his license, airway maps, and a Christmas wish.
Lettuce Flowers
Lettuce is of the Lactuca genus, which is a member of the Asteraceae family, making it in the same realm as sunflowers! Though you might not think the beautiful and tall flower has anything in common with the short veggie, and you would be right. Aside from their shared family and genus, these two plants have almost nothing in common.
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