Boonville statistic of the day
The number of people in Boonville who identified themselves as being of one race (Filipino) as of 2000 was 4. Source: U.S. Census Bureau.
Word of the day
Insouciance (in-SOO-see-unss, noun): Lighthearted unconcern; nonchalance — merriam-webster.com
Website of the day
Official site of the National Football League
The NFL season kicks off today with the Minnesota Vikings playing the New Orleans Saints. Keep up on tonight's action and all the league news, scores and more on this official site of the NFL. You can still sign up here for fantasy football leagues, too.
Number to know
6,000: Approximate number of people injured in the Sept. 11 attacks.
This day in history
Sept. 9, 1850: California is admitted as the 31st U.S. state.
Today's featured birthday
Adam Sandler, actor (44)
Daily quote
"You got to like your work. You have got to like what you are doing, you have got to be doing something worthwhile so you can like it. ... Because it is worthwhile, that it makes a difference, don't you see?" — Colonel Harland Sanders, who was born on this date in 1890.
