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The US post office turns children’s….

The US post office turns children’s letters to Santa into a giant gift registry that allows citizens to fulfill children’s Christmas wishes. Source

Mafia receipts account for 9% of Italy…

Mafia receipts account for 9% of Italy’s GDP. The ‘Ndrangheta alone account for 3%. Source

Stefan Cernetic, the man who falsely…

Stefan Cernetic, the man who falsely claimed to be the Prince of Montenegro and Macedonia for years, gained access to elite gatherings and met many European officials. In 2015, he even managed to fool Pamela Anderson by making her a countess. Source

Bhutan charges a 200 USD tax…

Bhutan charges a 200 USD tax per night per tourist visiting the country. Source

In 2011, after being lost at sea for 33 days….

In 2011, after being lost at sea for 33 days, a man finally washed ashore in the Marshall Islands. He then discovered that his uncle, believed to have drowned at sea about 50 years earlier, had also wound up on the same island and started a family there. Source

Over 50 percent of the world’s population…

Over 50 percent of the world’s population relies on rice for 80 percent of it’s food requirements. Source

The Passemant astronomical clock…

The Passemant astronomical clock in Versailles has shown the correct date, time, moon phase, planetary alignment, etc (accounting for leap years ) from 1750 and can display through 9999. Source

In 1944, the US federal government….

In 1944, the US federal government slapped a heavy 30% tax on all food-serving venues (such as clubs) that featured dancing, leading to the downfall of swing music and dancing in America. It would not be repealed until the 1960s (though it was reduced a few years after implementation). Source

Women used to dominate the beer industry…

Women used to dominate the beer industry but were forced out during the reformation as men spread rumors about them using witchcraft. Many brewed in secret in the woods after laws were passed prohibiting them from brewing. Much of the iconography of witches comes from this period. Source

For about ten years, ending in 1957…

For about ten years, ending in 1957, British television schedules had a gap from 6pm-7pm called the ‘Toddlers’ Truce’ where for an hour there was no programming so that parents could put the kiddies to bed. Source

Shelley Duvall was nominated in…

Shelley Duvall was nominated in the first Razzies for worst actress for her role in The Shining. Source