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Fact: A cow-bison hybrid is called a beefalo
You can even buy its meat in at least 21 states.
The capital city of South Korea is Seoul.
Seoul is a bustling metropolis and one of the most populous cities in the world, known for its modern architecture and vibrant street markets.
South Korea has a population of approximately 51 million people.
With a population of over 51 million people, South Korea is the 27th most populous country in the world.
The official language of South Korea is Korean.
Korean is spoken by the vast majority of the population and is written using a unique script called Hangul.
South Korea has a high literacy rate of over 97%.
Education is highly valued in South Korea, resulting in one of the highest literacy rates in the world.
South Korea is known for its advanced technology.
From electronics to automotive manufacturing, South Korea is a global leader in technological innovation.
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Fact: Johnny Appleseed’s fruits weren’t for eating
Yes, there was a real John Chapman who planted thousands of apple trees on U.S. soil. But the apples on those trees were much more bitter than the ones you’d find in the supermarket today. “Johnny Appleseed” didn’t expect his fruits to be eaten whole but rather made into hard apple cider.
Fact: Scotland has 421 words for snow
Yes, 421! Some examples: sneesl (to start raining or snowing); feefle (to swirl); and flinkdrinkin (a light snow).
Fact: Samsung tests phone durability with a butt-shaped robot
People stash their phones in their back pockets all the time, which is why Samsung created a robot shaped like a butt to “sit” on their phones to make sure they can take the pressure. Believe it or not, the robot even wears jeans.
Fact: The Windy City nickname has nothing to do with Chicago’s weather
If you live in Chicago, you might already know this random fact, but we’re betting most other people don’t. Chicago’s nickname was coined by 19th-century journalists who were referring to the fact that its residents were “windbags” and “full of hot air.”
Fact: Peanuts aren’t technically nuts
They’re legumes. According to Merriam-Webster, a nut is only a nut if it’s “a hard-shelled dry fruit or seed with a separable rind or shell and interior kernel.” That means walnuts, almonds, cashews, and pistachios aren’t nuts either. They’re seeds.
Fact: Armadillo shells are bulletproof
In fact, one Texas man was hospitalized when a bullet he shot at an armadillo ricocheted off the animal and hit him in the jaw. That’s a totally true animal tidbit. These animal “facts,” however, are false.
Fact: Firefighters use wetting agents to make water wetter
The chemicals reduce the surface tension of plain water so it’s easier to spread and better soaks into objects, which is why it’s known as “wet water.”
Samsung and Hyundai are two of South Korea’s most well-known multinational companies.
Samsung is renowned for its smartphones, while Hyundai is a major player in the automotive industry.
South Korea is famous for its K-pop music and entertainment industry.
Artists such as BTS and BLACKPINK have gained international fame, contributing to the popularity of Korean pop culture.
South Korea is nicknamed the “Land of the Morning Calm.”
This name reflects the country’s serene and peaceful atmosphere, especially during the early hours of the day.
Traditional Korean cuisine is known for its variety of flavors and healthy ingredients.
Dishes such as kimchi, bulgogi, and bibimbap have gained popularity worldwide.
South Korea hosted the 2018 Winter Olympics in Pyeongchang.
The Winter Olympics showcased South Korea’s ability to organize large-scale international events and its passion for winter sports.
Fact: The longest English word is 189,819 letters long
We won’t spell it out here, but the full name for the protein nicknamed titin would take three and a half hours to say out loud. While this is, by far, the longest word in English, the longest word in the Oxford English Dictionary has 45 letters, and the longest made-up word has just 28. Just a few more interesting facts for your next cocktail party!
Fact: “Running amok” is a medically recognized mental condition
Considered a culturally bound syndrome, a person “running amok” in Malaysia starts with a period of brooding and then commits a sudden, frenzied mass attack.
Fact: Some octopus species lay 56,000 eggs at a time
On average, a giant Pacific octopus will lay 56,000 eggs at the end of a pregnancy, over the course of about a month, NPR reports. At first, these new babies float through the surrounding water unattached to one another or their mother. But then the mother gathers each egg—which is about the size of a grain of rice—and weaves them into braids, allowing her to keep an eye on everyone at the same time.
Fact: Cats have fewer toes on their back paws
Like most four-legged mammals, cats have five toes on the front, but their back paws only have four toes. Scientists think the four-toed back paws might help them run faster.
Fact: Kleenex tissues were originally intended for gas masks
When there was a cotton shortage during World War I, Kimberly-Clark developed a thin, flat cotton substitute that the army tried to use as a filter in gas masks. The war ended before scientists perfected the material, so the company redeveloped it to be smoother and softer, then marketed Kleenex as facial tissue instead.
Fact: Blue whales eat half a million calories in one mouthful
Just try to wrap your brain around the second part of this animal fact: Those 457,000 calories are more than 240 times the energy the whale uses to scoop those krill into its mouth.
Fact: That tiny pocket in jeans was designed to store pocket watches
The original jeans had only four pockets: that tiny pocket, plus two more on the front and just one in the back.
Fact: Turkeys can blush
When turkeys are scared or excited—like when the males see a female they’re interested in—the pale skin on their head and neck turns bright red, blue, or white. The flap of skin over their beaks, called a snood, also reddens. By the way, this is why the president pardons a turkey every Thanksgiving.
Taekwondo is the national martial art of South Korea.
Known for its dynamic kicks and strikes, taekwondo has gained global recognition as an Olympic sport.
Fact: Most Disney characters wear gloves to keep animation simple
Walt Disney might have been the first to put gloves on his characters, as seen in 1929’s The Opry House, starring Mickey Mouse. In addition to being easier to animate, there’s another reason for the gloves: “We didn’t want him to have mouse hands because he was supposed to be more human,” Disney told his biographer in 1957.
South Korea has a fast and efficient public transportation system.
The subway and bus networks in major cities like Seoul make getting around convenient and accessible.