26UK Pet Food Regulation
In the UK, all animal materials used in pet foods must originate from animals declared fit for human consumption.
27. During the 16th century, a peculiar fashion trend known as the "ruff" gained popularity in Europe. Ruffs were elaborate neck collars crafted from fine linen or lace, often extending to comically wide proportions. They served as symbols of status and wealth.
28. A woman named Sara Jane Moore made an attempt on the life of U.S. President Gerald Ford. She spent 32 years in prison. When questioned about her crime during an interview, Moore expressed, "I am very glad I did not succeed. I now realize that I was wrong to try."
29. Vincent Price, known not only as an actor and art historian but also as a gourmet chef, authored not one, not two, but four cookbooks during his lifetime. Additionally, Price recorded several audio cooking tutorials titled "International Cooking Course."
30. Josiah Harlan, an American traveler, raised an army in Afghanistan in the 1830s with the ambition of becoming king. He led his followers on various campaigns against slaveholding princes, and upon returning to the United States, he sought appointment as a general in the Civil War against the Confederacy.
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31Vorarlberg's Failed Swiss Union
In 1919, the Austrian state of Vorarlberg conducted a referendum in which 80% of the population voted to join Switzerland. Switzerland, however, declined the request, as they were concerned about adding another German-speaking and Catholic canton, which might disrupt their delicate balance.
32. The Macintosh computer was named after the McIntosh apple. The deliberate misspelling was employed to avoid any conflicts with a manufacturer known as McIntosh Laboratory.
33. The ancient Egyptians did not assign individual names to their cats as they did with dogs. Instead, all cats were referred to by the Ancient Egyptian equivalent of "meow" or "miu," reflecting the onomatopoeic nature of the sound that cats make.
34. Cotton candy was invented by a dentist, and it gained popularity at the 1904 World's Fair in St. Louis.
35. Beatles drummer Richard Starkey acquired the nickname Ringo Starr due to his penchant for wearing numerous rings and his reference to his drum solos as "Starr Time."
