If you’re planning a virtual trivia night or simply have an insatiable curiosity about global trivia, consider this your treasure trove of Canadian tidbits. Here are five fascinating facts about Canada that may surprise you. For starters, in an unconventional practice lasting until 1971, the Canadian government used to issue identification numbers to the indigenous… Read More »
During the First World War, King Albert I of Belgium, who was born in 1875 and reigned from 1909 to 1934, led the Belgian Army directly from the frontlines. Concurrently, his wife Elisabeth served as a nurse at the front, while their young son Leopold, just 12 years old, bravely joined the battle as a… Read More »
The first successful landing on an aircraft carrier was performed without the aid of arresting wires for stopping the plane. Instead, crew members on deck grabbed ropes tied to the plane. Edwin Dunning lands his Sopwith Pup on HMS Furious on August 2, 1917, as members of the deck crew rush to grab loops fitted… Read More »
Kathryn Lawes, affectionately referred to as the “Mother of Sing Sing,” resided within the notorious prison’s facility along with her children. As the wife of the warden, she was deeply cherished by the inmates, who reverently addressed her as “Mother.” Kathryn Stanley Lawes, earned her title of “Mother” due to her compassionate work with inmates… Read More »
Here are 25 interesting facts about milk. 1. An 80-year-old woman was killed in a Brazilian clinic when a student nurse accidentally administered coffee and milk through her IV line. – Source 2. 28 US states have an official state beverage. 21 of those 28 chose milk. Alabama chose whiskey. – Source 3. Lactase Persistence, the…… Read More »
A man who was presented with a fighter jet flight as a gift from his colleagues unintentionally triggered the ejection seat and was thrust out of the cockpit. He lived to tell the tale, even though he admitted that he had never shown any prior desire with embarking on such a flight. A 64-year-old defence… Read More »
In 2016, research from the University of Michigan discovered that out of all foods, pizza was the most likely to create addictive behavior, with chocolate and potato chips coming in close behind. On the opposite end of the spectrum, cucumbers, carrots, and beans were found to be the least habit-forming foods, being even less addictive… Read More »
Marilyn Monroe, the Hollywood icon whose life and death continue to captivate audiences around the world, is still shrouded in a myriad of fascinating facts and anecdotes. Unveiled here are five intriguing aspects of Monroe’s life that offer fresh insights into her remarkable journey. 1. Childhood and Early Marriage: A treasure trove of personal writings… Read More »
