first commercial telephone bell fact 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
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During the 18th century, you could pay your admission to the zoo in London by bringing a cat or a dog to feed the lions.Source
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In Japan, '39' is common text speak for 'thank you', due to how 3 (san) and 9 (kyu) sound when spoken out loud.Source
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Even though Lamborghini is an Italian company, the names of the cars are in Spanish, named after famous bulls in Spanish bullfights.Source
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Sri Lanka has a Ministry and Minister of Coconut Development.Source
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England used to have a "window tax". People refused to disclose how much money they made, considering it an invasion of privacy - so you would be charged based on how many windows your house had. In retaliation, people bricked up their windows, which you can still see today.Source
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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
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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 …
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Sony is primarily an insurance company in Japan and electronics are not their main source of income.Source
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In order for MIT students to graduate, they must pass a swim test as it's deemed "a self-survival skill."Source
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Mitsubishi logo is based on the literal translation of the words in Japanese. Mitsubishi translates to "three diamonds".Source