Results: Miscellaneous Factoids (Part 27)
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Did you know the island nation of Saint Lucia, part of the Lesser Antilles in the Caribbean and geographically included in Central America is the only country in the world named after a woman ? (Saint Lucy of Syracuse (283–304 AD), was an early Christian martyr. She is traditionally known as the patron saint of light and those with eye troubles.) Yes
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Did you know wrestling is widely considered the oldest sport in the world, with historical and archaeological evidence of competitive grappling dating back 15,000 to 20,000 years ? (Prehistoric cave paintings found in locations like the Lascaux caves in France and rock art in Mongolia depict early humans wrestling.) Yes
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Did you know the only 15-letter word that can be spelled without repeating a letter is uncopyrightable ? Yes
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Did you ever hear of Casu Martzu (Sardinian literally 'rotten cheese') that is a Sardinian sheep milk cheese that contains live fly maggots ? (The larvae of the cheese fly (Piophila casei) are deliberately introduced to pecorino cheese, where their digestive action produces an advanced level of fermentation, including a breakdown of the cheese's fats. The cheese's texture softens, and a liquid called làgrima ('teardrop') may seep out. It is possible that the larvae could survive in the intestine, causing enteric pseudomyiasis, which can manifest as nausea, vomiting and gastrointestinal upset; however, no cases have been linked to the cheese. Additionally, these larvae can carry harmful microorganisms that may lead to infections. Due to these risks, Italian authorities have banned the sale of this cheese, deeming it dangerous. Consequently, it is also prohibited across the European Union, as EU food safety regulations mandate that only food safe for consumption can be sold. Variations of this cheese also exist in Corsica, France, where it is called casgiu merzu; it is especially produced in some Southern Corsican villages such as Sartène.) Yes
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235 votes
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1461 votes
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Do you remember S&H Green Stamps a line of trading stamps popular in the United States from 1896 until the late 1980s ? (They were distributed as part of a rewards program operated by the Sperry & Hutchinson company (S&H), founded in 1896 by Thomas Sperry and Shelley Byron Hutchinson. During the 1960s, the company issued more stamps than the U.S. Postal Service and distributed 35 million catalogs a year. It is estimated that 80% of American households collected and redeemed these stamps.) Yes
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