Strange But True: December 5, 2019

* It was noted 20th-century American humorist and journalist Don Marquis who made the following sage observation: "Procrastination is the art of keeping up with yesterday."

* Kangaroos can reach speeds of up to 44 mph, but they can't take a single step backward.

* As the holiday shopping season gets well under way, here's an interesting tidbit to keep in mind: According to the annual Coinstar Holiday Survey, 31% of Americans don't remember what gifts they received last year. Perhaps unsurprisingly, more women remember those details than men do.

* No less a notable than William Shakespeare desc...