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

The logo of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is the kiwi, a flightless bird.Source

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

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

In Japan, '39' is common text speak for 'thank you', due to how 3 (san) and 9 (kyu) sound when spoken out loud.Source

Jimmy Carter said if he became president, he would release all government UFO information to the public. Once elected, he decided not to due to "national security concerns".Source

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