Jaguar was originally called SS Cars and renamed itself in 1945 to avoid confusion with the Nazi organization.
A man who ran a Chevy dealership by himself for 50 years…
A man who ran a Chevy dealership by himself for 50 years had some 500 cars in storage from the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s that just sat, one of which had just over 1 mile on the odometer. They sold most of the cars for $2.8m at auction.
It’s a faux pas in Russia to give your date a dozen flowers…
It’s a faux pas in Russia to give your date a dozen flowers; You give an odd number of flowers for a happy occasion, and an even number for condolences.
The Mayor of Lake Worth, FL swam across the Lake Worth Lagoon…
The Mayor of Lake Worth, FL swam across the Lake Worth Lagoon in 1998 to raise awareness of how dirty it had become. After completing the swim, he spent three days in the hospital and nearly died.
A British Radio sports commentator’s on-air innuendo was so…
A British Radio sports commentator’s on-air innuendo was so funny, it caused a 2 mile long traffic jam because drivers who were listening couldn’t stop laughing.
Women are responsible for 90% of modern language…
Women are responsible for 90% of modern language changes, with teenage girls historically having been the linguistic innovators.
Mormons believe that the United States Constitution…
Mormons believe that the United States Constitution is a divinely inspired document.
There is a stadium in Brazil in which the midfield…
There is a stadium in Brazil in which the midfield line supposedly lies exactly on the Equator, making each team defend one hemisphere.
In Korea, planes do not take off or land during…
In South Korea, planes do not take off or land during the English listening portion of the college entrance exam.
The Internet has a patron saint named Saint Isidore of Seville
The Internet has a patron saint named Saint Isidore of Seville. He compiled the knowledge of the ancient world and made it accessible for his own and future generations around 600 AD.