Four Century Flame

This lamp, located at the Vaishnavite Monastery in Assam, India has its' own unique distinction in that it has been continuously burning for the past 484 years. The flame, lit by Srimanta Madhabdev in 1528, has been tended to daily by the monastery's monks, effectively putting its' duration into the Asia Book of Records. 

Johnny Pesky 1919 - 2012

Boston Red Sox legend Johnny Pesky, died Monday at the age of 92. Nicknamed "The Needle", Pesky served the club in various capacities following his playing days at shortstop. These included manager, coaching, scouting, and in the front office. His memory will always be associated with Fenway Park's right field foul pole, known as 'the Pesky pole'. In 2008, his number 6 was retired by the Red Sox, and hangs along side other Red Sox greats such as Carl Yastrzemski, and Ted Williams.