8 surprising facts about Marco Rubio

Two years ago, most Americans had never heard of Rubio. Now, the eloquent, Tea-Party-backed, disco-despising Florida senator is a top contender for Mitt Romney's VP slot

At a glance: Facts about the Rubik's Cube

By The Associated Press Some facts about the Rubik's Cube, according to creator Erno Rubik and the Liberty Science Museum, which is preparing a 40th anniversary exhibit to open in 2014:

Space Radar Helps Solve Mystery of Sierra Nevada Age

If it's true that a lady never reveals her age, then the Sierra Nevada mountain range, with its rich wilderness and snow-capped peaks rising above California and Nevada, is quite the lady. Researchers still don't know exactly how or when those rocky summits got there.

Draft winds: Facts and figures about 2012 picks

The SEC is No. 1 among leagues, while Alabama is the team with the most players selected.

'Supermoon' in sky above Northern Nevada on Saturday

A huge moon rises over the mountains east of Reno Saturday evening. / Marilyn Newton/RGJ MOON FACTS: http://1.usa.gov/K2Ae5g YOUR PHOTOS: Send us your giant moon photos at online@rgj.com.