26Tiberius Solves Murder Case
Roman emperor Tiberius once personally resolved a murder case: A senator's wife tragically fell from a window. Upon hearing the husband's testimony, Tiberius opted to inspect the scene himself. His examination revealed signs of struggle, leading to a report to the Senate. Subsequently, the husband was found guilty.
27. For thousands of years, the Syilx people and other Canadian First Nations have revered a sacred medicine lake adorned with 365 naturally formed "spots." Despite a non-Indigenous individual's attempt to convert it into a spa, ownership of the lake was reclaimed by the First Nations, necessitating permission for visitation.
28. The Sphinx, constructed around 4500 years ago, was buried in sand approximately 400 years after its completion. In 1400 B.C., Thutmose IV attempted to excavate the Sphinx but only succeeded in uncovering its front paws. It remained largely buried until 1887 A.D., enduring nearly 4000 years of obscurity.
29. Tolkien faced a moral dilemma while creating orcs. Intended to be a purely evil race for the heroes to vanquish without remorse, the orcs demonstrated an awareness of morality and could communicate. According to Tolkien's beliefs, this complexity suggested they couldn't be entirely evil and should be shown mercy if possible.
30. Yi Sun-Sin, the legendary Korean admiral who never lost a battle against the Japanese, often emerged victorious against overwhelming odds. Surprisingly, before the onset of that war, he had never commanded a naval battle. Initially a cavalry officer, he had only been in the navy for two years.
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31Mara Sisters NFL Ties
Actresses Kate and Rooney Mara hail from NFL families. Their mother belongs to the family that owns the Pittsburgh Steelers (the Rooneys), while their father is part of the family that owns the New York Giants (the Maras).
32. The King of Tonga, Tāufaʻāhau Tupou IV, stood at a towering height of 195cm (6'5") and weighed an impressive 195kg (440lb). During his visits to Germany, the German government specially commissioned chairs to support his weight, which he took home, considering them state gifts.
33. Seuss didn't have a big hit until age 53, when "Cat in the Hat" was published. He resisted writing his own life story and only sat down for two interviews near the end, when he was dying from cancer.
34. Nearly half of South Korean residential rentals use the "jeonse" system, where the renter gives an interest-free loan to the landlord based on the house's price in lieu of rent.
35. The Seinfeld episode "The Contest" was based on a real-life bet Larry David made against a friend of his to find out who could go the longest without masturbating. The amount of the bet is unknown; however, it lasted only a few days, resulting in David winning.
