26Ruthless Field Marshal
Nazi Field Marshal Ferdinand Schörner was notorious for his severe treatment of deserters. In 1945, he issued an order that all soldiers caught deserting would face immediate court martial and execution. Ironically, later that year, Schörner himself deserted his own post.
27. Third places, which refer to locations beyond the home or workplace where people can connect and relax, are dwindling. This decline poses a silent threat to our communities.
28. The Iberian Reconquista holds the record for being the longest conflict in history. Spanning nearly 800 years, it was a struggle between Christians and Muslims on the European peninsula that finally reached resolution.
29. Many blind individuals experience difficulties falling asleep due to their bodies' inability to differentiate between day and night. Consequently, their melatonin levels become disrupted.
30. 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.
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31Unusual Aswan Scorpion Invasion
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.
32. 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.
33. Wagahai is a Japanese pronoun predominantly used by fictional talking animals.
34. 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.
35. Prague Castle, located in the Czech Republic, is the largest castle complex in the world and encompasses over 70,000 square meters. It includes a multitude of palaces, churches, and gardens. Serving as the seat of Czech rulers for over a thousand years, it holds great historical significance.
