Here are a few random facts to start your morning off:
The tallest Easter egg chocolate was made in Italy in 2011. It stood at 10.39 meters and weighed an astounding 7,200 kg
In the US, only 12 of the 50 states recognize Good Friday as a holiday
The art of painting eggs is called pysanka, which originated in Ukraine. It involves using wax and dyes to color the egg
The term Easter gets its name from Eastre, the Anglo-Saxon goddess who symbolizes the hare and the egg
The exchange or giving of Easter eggs actually dates back to before Easter and the giving of eggs is actually considered a symbol of rebirth in many cultures
Your weather forecast for today:
A minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 24°C
Mostly sunny and comfortable; air quality will be unhealthy for sensitive groups
Sunrise: 6:22AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Today in History:
Born on this day:
1987 Joss Stone
English singer-songwriter, actress
1960 Jeremy Clarkson
English journalist
1913 Oleg Cassini
French/American fashion designer
1893 Dean Acheson
American lawyer, politician, 51st United States Secretary of State
1722 Christopher Smart
English actor, playwright, poet
Deaths On This Day – 11 April
2013 Maria Tallchief
American ballerina
2007 Kurt Vonnegut
American author
1987 Primo Levi
Italian chemist, author
1985 Enver Hoxha
Albanian politician, Prime Minister of Albania
1983 Dolores del Río
Mexican actress
