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January brings the colorful hues of winter that make the natural landscapes appear magical
Some people take advantage of January to start art projects or craft activities that have been postponed for a long time
Your funny bone is a nerve.
This funny bone connects the shoulder to the elbow and also has the ulnar nerve running along it. This nerve is responsible for sensing feelings in the ring and pinky fingers.
Pineapples are named after pinecones.
This is mainly due to the similarity of its spiky outer skin. Pinecones are also the product of the pine tree.
New Zealand was once auctioned on eBay.
In 2006, an Australian man auctioned the country on the e-commerce platform with a starting bid of $0.01. The bidding prices were raised to $3,000 before officials of the website shut it down.
There is a city in Oregon called Boring.
It also has a sister city called Dull in Scotland. This town was named after its founder William H. Boring.
January is a good time to engage in outdoor activities such as hiking or snow biking
The largest recorded snowflake is 15 inches wide.
This was dated January 28, 1887, in Montana, U.S.A. It was stated that army personnel witnessed the falling snowflake as frisbee-sized
American Airlines saved money by getting rid of olives from their meals.
About three decades ago the airline started looking into ways on how to save money. They started by removing a single olive on their first-class meals which lead to an annual savings of $40,000 during the 1980s.
‘OMG’ was first used in a letter to Winston Churchill in 1917.
A retired British admiral of the Royal Navy one day became excited due to headlines regarding the mobilizing forces of Britain. Excited to share this news with a college, the admiral quickly wrote a small acronym for ‘Oh My God!’ in his letter. Little did he know that he had just invented one of the most popular acronyms of today’s society.
Sailors consider black cats good luck.
Some sailors use black cats as the ship’s cat in hopes of a safe voyage. Some fishermen’s wives would even keep a black cat at home as well in hopes of their husband’s safe return.
Some people choose January as the time to travel to exotic places to escape the cold weather
North Korean teachers were required to play the accordion.
This musical instrument is also known as the “people’s instrument” due to its convenient size suitable for taking to marches. Students from all schools in the country are required to learn them. This explains why teachers need to pass an accordion exam before they get their teaching licenses during the 1990s.
In January, some places hold snow sculpture competitions that create stunning works of snow art
Melting glaciers make fizzy noises.
This is also known as bergy seltzer because of how similar it sounds to fizzing soda. The sound is mainly due to the melting waters that free tiny bubbles trapped in ice.
January brings a sense of sustainability, as many people think about ways to contribute to environmental conservation
Black taxis in London are tall for a reason.
This is so that gentlemen are able to ride in them without having to remove their top hats. For many, this is considered to be very convenient.
In January, we can enjoy warm winter foods that comfort and warm the body
The largest living organism is an aspen grove.
This grove is referred to as Pando and can be found in the state of Utah. The grove is made up of 47,000 identical quaking aspen trees that cover over 106 acres.
Some people use January for reflection and setting spiritual intentions for the new year
Someone will write and recite a poem at your funeral if you die in the Netherlands.
This is mostly the case for those who die without a next of kin. This practice is done so that there will be at least one person at their funeral
January is a month that triggers many cultural and religious celebrations worldwide
SEARS once sold houses.
SEARS once offered kit houses that you would have to assemble yourself. The original instruction manual was 75 pages long. This was much before every city and state in the U.S had Walmart.
In January, we can find beauty in natural surprises like ice rainbows and snow crystals
Some people plan family events and gatherings in January to maintain the spirit of camaraderie after the holidays
An encrypted monument stands outside of the CIA headquarters in Virginia.
This monument was created by artist Jim Sanborn and features four inscriptions. Three of four of the inscriptions have been cracked already. However, no one seems to be able to crack the final code to this day.
Cold water is just as cleansing as hot water.
Modern detergents allow clothes to be clean equally with either warm or cold water. The only difference between the two is that warm water requires more energy used.
In January, we can witness natural wonders like the aurora borealis phenomenon in certain regions
A park ranger from the U.S was once hit by lightning 7 times.
This occurred between the years 1942 to 1977 at the Shenandoah National Park in Virginia. This park ranger holds the name of the Human lightning Rod in the Guinness Book of World Records.
January brings the opportunity to relax and enjoy the tranquility after the hustle and bustle of the holidays