26Hitler's Failed Assassination
Operation Valkyrie, a plot to assassinate Hitler, ultimately failed when a Nazi official unexpectedly moved the bag containing the bomb at the last moment, thereby saving Hitler's life.
27. In 2001, the city of Aswan in Egypt experienced an unusual rainfall event that led to an unexpected phenomenon known as the Aswan scorpion invasion. As a result of the heavy rain, scorpions were forced to leave their habitats and came into contact with humans, resulting in over 500 people being stung by these venomous creatures.
28. American yellow mustard was introduced in 1904 by George J. French under the name "cream salad mustard." It is made primarily from milder yellow mustard seeds and vinegar, resulting in a very mildly prepared mustard that obtains its bright yellow color from the inclusion of turmeric powder.
29. Wagahai is a Japanese pronoun predominantly used by fictional talking animals.
30. The creator of the popular email client Eudora named it after author Eudora Welty, who wrote the short story "Why I Live at the P.O." Although the creator would not have presumed to name it after a living author if he had anticipated its immense popularity, Welty was pleased and amused by the homage.
