A Daily Dose of Useless Facts and Information!
What instant ramen noodles are to Japan and North America, flavored instant-mashed-potatoes in a cup are to Russia
"Bloodcurdling" isn't just an expression: Research shows that watching horror movies can increase a certain clotting protein in our bloodstreams.
Wendy Thomas' (of Wendy's Restaurant fame) real name is Melinda. As a child, she was unable to pronounce her own name so she became known by her nickname, Wendy.
Mapmakers deliberately put slight mistakes in their maps (fake streets, towns) so they can tell when someone copies them. They are called map traps.
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