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

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

All US astronauts are required to learn Russian as part of their extensive training, and have to be able to run the ISS using Russian-language training manuals if necessary.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 …

The Titanic crew had no binoculars , which may have helped them see the iceberg. They were inside a locker and the key was lost.Source

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

"The Fire Officers Guide to Disaster Control" book contains a chapter (ch. 13) on UFOs hazards and how to handle UFO emergency's.Source

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