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Named after the Roman numerals of its rebellious 54-hole concept, LIV certainly managed to disrupt the status quo.

From BBC • Apr. 16, 2026

Named Cryptotermes mobydicki, the termite was described by an international research team led by a University of Florida scientist.

From Science Daily • Apr. 1, 2026

On stage, she made her Broadway debut in 1992 as Stella in "A Streetcar Named Desire" opposite Jessica Lange and Alec Baldwin.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Vivien Leigh’s Oscar for “A Streetcar Named Desire” was stolen during a break-in in the 1950s.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 12, 2026

Named Pocatell, the dog had curiously upright ears that were round as platters and roughly three times normal size.

From "Seabiscuit: An American Legend" by Laura Hillenbrand