In 1923, the first neon sign was introduced in the U.S. Two neon signs were sold to a Packard car dealership for $24,000 which read, "Packard."

The name for the sign "&" which represents the world "and" is ampersand.

The USS Abraham Lincoln has five gymnasiums on the ship and a basketball league with 22 teams.

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