Almanac of Absurdities 12/14

On this date in 1903 at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, Orville and Wilbur Wright attempt, without success, to get their experimental flying machine to work. Don't worry, they'll be there a few days. On this day in 1911, Roald Amundson and four others are the first to reach the South Pole. Birthdays: Nostradamus born this day in 1503. Also Morey Amsterdam and Ted Raimi who played Joxer on Xena Warrior Princess.