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Crazy Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Modesto

Californians intended to name a new city after San Francisco businessman William Ralston, but he humbly declined the offer, stating that he was not deserving of such an honor. As a result, the city was named Modesto, California in recognition of his modesty. Source

Eating pickles at the movies

Texans are known to enjoy eating pickles while at the movies, which they refer to as “movie theater pickles”. This practice is unique to Texas and often surprises those who move away and find that no one else in other parts of the country has heard of this movie theater snack. Source

Mount Everest and Sir George Everest

Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest despite his lack of connection to the mountain and against his wishes. He opposed the naming due to the difficulties in writing “Everest” in Hindi and the difficulty in pronunciation for local people. in fact, he never got to see with his own eyes the mountain that… Read More »

2014 Pulitzer Prize

The winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for poetry sold fewer than 400 copies, suggesting that writing fiction may be more profitable. Source

Procrastination

Do you struggle with procrastination? You may find yourself avoiding tasks like composing an important message or writing a report, despite knowing you should start. Unfortunately, criticizing yourself won’t help. In fact, it’s detrimental. Research shows that procrastination is not just a waste of time, but it’s also linked to real problems. Contrary to popular… Read More »

Discovering Saskatchewan: 5 Interesting Facts

Saskatchewan has much to offer. In this article, explore the lesser-known aspects of Saskatchewan such as being the largest producer of lentils in the world, a bombing attack during WWII, the 1950s hub for LSD research, the Athabasca Sand Dunes, and a town named Adanac. Source

5 Interesting Facts about Jainism: Symbolism, Non-Violence, Fire, Diet, God

This article outlines 5 interesting facts about Jainism, a religion with a rich history and unique set of beliefs and practices. Source

The Daring Life of Amelia Earhart: 7 Interesting Facts about Amelia Earhart

Uncover the fascinating life and legacy of Amelia Earhart, the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic. Learn 10 interesting facts about this pioneering aviator, including her passion for fashion and commitment to an open marriage. Source

Fender Guitar found in a study…

Fender Guitar found in a study that 90% of new guitar players stop playing within a year, however, the 10% who persist spend an average of $10,000 on gear, buying 5-7 guitars and several amps over their lifetime. Source

In 1947, Snag, Yukon recorded a temperature…

In 1947, Snag, Yukon recorded a temperature of -83°F (-64°C) so low that sounds traveled 4 miles, causing people’s breath to turn to powder and fall to the ground and river ice to boom like gun shots. Source

The Irving Family, owning 1.26 million acres…

The Irving Family, owning 1.26 million acres, is Maine‘s largest landowner. They’ve planted over 1 billion trees in the US and Canada. Private landowners, including the Irvings, primarily use their lands for lumber production and milling. These properties use forests to make lumber and paper products. Source