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The dot over the small letter 'i' is called a tittle.
This dot is an integral part of the lowercase i and j. These dots also appear over the letters in various languages.
January brings inspiration to refresh home decor and create a comfortable environment
Some people welcome January by planning travel events and exploring new destinations
Soccer balls were once used for playing basketball.
The first basketballs were not produced until 1894. This means that for three years upon the invention of the game, people were using non-regulated balls.
Putting sugar on a cut will make it heal faster.
Pour some sugar on top of the wound and wrap it with a bandage. The granules of the sugar crystals will absorb any moisture that bacteria thrive on.
X-rays can’t detect real diamonds.
The reason for this is because the x-ray cannot penetrate or identify the materials in the diamond.
The national flag of Libya was formerly just the color green.
Through the years of 1977 to 2011, its national was a single color. There were no other designs added to the flag.
There are 7 different types of twins.
Apart from the well known identical and fraternal types of twins, there are 5 more. These include half-identical, mirror image, mixed, chromosome, and superfecundation, and superfetation.
Penguins fly underwater.
Rather, they swim so well underwater that it seems as if they are flying. Penguins can swim up to speeds of 25 mph.
Rudolph the Reindeer is female.
This can be observed through their antlers. Female deer shed their antlers in the spring and grow them back into full size by winter. The male reindeer stops its growth during the winter.
Minnie the Mouse’s first name is not Minnie.
It is Minerva. Minnie Mouse is a nickname that was given to the character by Ub Iwerks and Walt Disney. Minnie’s actual name is rarely used.
April 11, 1954, was recorded as the most boring day in the world.
Statistics show that no significant occurrences took place in the world. This was calculated by a computer search program. This program could calculate the number of important events that occur all over the world simultaneously.
Tiramisu translates to ‘take me to heaven’ in Italian.
This implies that this dish is so good that it would take you to heaven. This Italian dessert is well-loved all over the world and has several alternative twists you can create.
Fact: The Golden Girls was supposed to have a different theme song
That’s right: Instead of Andrew Gold’s iconic “Thank You for Being a Friend,” the show’s producers wanted to use Bette Midler’s song “Friends,” according to Jim Colucci, author of the book Golden Girls Forever: An Unauthorized Look Behind the Lanai. But the rights to the Divine Miss M’s song were too expensive, and the rest is sitcom history.
Fact: There’s enough gold inside Earth to coat the planet
Turns out, there’s quite a bit of gold on—or, really, in—our planet: 99 percent of the precious metal can be found in the Earth’s core, Discover Magazine reports. How much is there? Enough to coat the entire surface of the Earth in 1.5 feet of gold.
Buttermilk does not contain any butter.
The butter in its name refers to the origins of the drink. Now that’s a confusing random fact you probably didn’t know.
Fact: Cleveland was once the country’s fifth-largest city
Data from the 1920 U.S. census indicates that Cleveland, Ohio, was one of the most heavily populated cities in the country, behind only Detroit, Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York City. Today, these are the largest cities in the world.
Fact: Human beings can use only a small fraction of Earth’s water
In school, we were taught that most (specifically, 71 percent) of the planet’s surface is covered in water. While that’s true, humans can use only 0.007 percent of that water, according to National Geographic. That’s because only about 2.5 percent of Earth’s water is fresh water, and only 1 percent of that is accessible. The rest makes up glaciers and snowfields. By the way, have you ever wondering why we can “smell” snow?
Brunch was invented as a way of curing hangovers.
This meal would be enjoyed as a late breakfast that leans more towards fatty foods. This came from the belief that alcohol causes cravings for greasy food to increase.
Fact: Wally Amos is responsible for making more than just cookies famous
You may be familiar with Wally “Famous” Amos, thanks to his packaged chocolate chip cookies. But before he worked his magic on the sweet treats, he was in the business of making people famous, Biography reports. He discovered and signed folk duo Simon & Garfunkel and was a talent rep for acts like Diana Ross, Sam Cooke, and Marvin Gaye.
The continental plates move at the same rate that fingernails grow.
Research suggests that in some time in the far future, a supercontinent may form. The continents are continuously moving a few centimeters a year.
Sailors working for the Royal Navy need special permission to grow their beards.
Once this is approved, they are given two weeks to grow a full set before presenting himself to a Master at Arms. This person then decides if the beard looks presentable enough to keep.
Mary and James are the most popular names around the world.
Between the years of 1917 to 2016, over 5 million baby boys were named James. On the other hand, over 3.5 million baby girls were named Mary.
In January, we can celebrate cultural differences by trying new dishes from various cuisines around the world
Children are born less frequently on Saturdays.
Among all the days in the week, most children in the world are born on a Thursday. Babies born on weekends in December is also the least common.
Some people use January to start new courses or training for self-development
January is a good time to reflect on life and determine the direction one wants to take in the new year
Danish mothers are known to be the most hardworking moms in the world.
According to statistics, 82% of mothers in Denmark are employed. Meanwhile, neighboring countries like Sweden and the Netherlands only rate at 50% working mothers.
In January, we can maintain the habit of reading new books and explore new authors or genres
75 burgers are sold in McDonald’s every second.
You can view how many burgers have been sold in real-time on the McDonald’s website. You can also track the number of other products that have also been sold from all over the world.