600 Random Fun Facts For Curious Minds

by Rinku Bhattacharjee3 years ago

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LVMH owns Louis Vuitton, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, and other luxury brands.

LVMH

LVMH (Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton) is the parent company that owns luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton, Tiffany, Dior, Fendi, Givenchy, Marc Jacobs, Stella McCartney, Sephora, and Princess Yachts.

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Thai law allows suing a spouse’s lover for up to $140,000.

Thai law allows suing a spouse's lover for up to $140,000.

In Thailand, if your spouse cheats on you, you can legally sue their lover for damages under Section 1523 of the Thai Civil and Commercial Code. This law allows for compensation, potentially up to 5,000,000 THB ($140,000 USD) or more, to be awarded to the wronged spouse.

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Many top TV writers started their careers on “King of the Hill.”

Many top TV writers started their careers on King of the Hill.

Several notable creators, directors, and writers for hit shows like “Parks and Rec,” “Bob’s Burgers,” “Brooklyn Nine-Nine,” “Silicon Valley,” “Modern Family,” “The Good Place,” “American Dad,” and “Rick and Morty” got their big breaks on “King of the Hill.” This animated series served as a significant career launchpad for many in the industry.

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The Wiggles used two planes to ensure continuity after potential crashes.

The Wiggles used two planes

During the late 90s, The Wiggles, at the height of their popularity, traveled in two separate planes. This precaution was taken so that in the unfortunate event of a crash, half of the group would survive, allowing them to continue touring and performing.

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Nördlingen, Germany, built in a meteor crater, contains diamond-encrusted church.

Nördlingen, Germany, built in a meteor crater

Nördlingen, Germany, is built inside a 15-million-year-old meteor crater. The town has integrated parts of the meteor into its structures, including St. George’s Church, which is encrusted with meteorites and microscopic diamonds.

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Newton’s gravity-inspiring apple tree still grows 350 years later at Woolsthorpe.

Isaac Newton's apple tree

The apple tree, believed to have inspired Isaac Newton’s theory of gravity, continues to grow at his family home, Woolsthorpe Manor, even after 350 years.

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Lake Baikal: world’s oldest, deepest lake, holds 20% freshwater.

Lake Baikal in Russia

Lake Baikal in Russia is the world’s oldest lake, estimated to be around 25 million years old. It is also the deepest lake and contains approximately 20% of the world’s unfrozen freshwater, making it a unique natural wonder.

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Mountaineer found 1972 crash wallet, returned to survivor 32 years later.

Mountaineer found 1972 crash wallet

In the Andes mountain range, a mountaineer discovered a wallet from a plane crash in 1972. Recognizing the wallet’s owner as one of the 16 survivors, he returned it to him 32 years later.

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Library-opera house straddles U.S.-Canada border; stage and audience split.

Haskell Free Library and Opera House

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House stands uniquely on the U.S.-Canada border. The stage is in the United States, and some of the audience seats are situated in Canada.

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Mark Spitz’s mustache joke led Russian swimmers to grow mustaches.

Mark Spitz's mustache joke

In 1972, Olympic champion Mark Spitz humorously claimed to the Russian swim team coach that his mustache made him swim faster by deflecting water from his mouth. The next year, inspired by his joke, many Russian swimmers grew mustaches.

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