In order for MIT students to graduate, they must pass a swim test as it's deemed "a self-survival skill."Source

During the Cold War, CIA agents used a method of communication based on how their shoelaces were tied.Source

Sri Lanka has a Ministry and Minister of Coconut Development.Source

When Southwest began using the motto "Just Plane Smart," Stevens Aviation, which had been using "Plane Smart," advised of infringing its trademark. Instead of a lawsuit, the CEOs staged an arm wrestling match. The loser paid to a charity of his choice and the winner claimed the …

Sony is primarily an insurance company in Japan and electronics are not their main source of income.Source

The motto on the United Kingdom's coat of arms is in French.Source

Every November in South Korea, there's a day where everyone makes silence to help students concentrate for their most important exam of their lives. Planes are grounded, constructions are paused, banks close and even military training ceases. This day is called Suneung.Source

When telephones first came into commercial use you had to whistle loudly into the receiver to get the other person's attention, as telephone bells hadn't been invented yet.Source

Enligsh is the universal "language of the skies". All pilots must learn and speak English, regardless of their origin.Source

Mitsubishi logo is based on the literal translation of the words in Japanese. Mitsubishi translates to "three diamonds".Source