Mitsubishi logo is based on the literal translation of the words in Japanese. Mitsubishi translates to "three diamonds".Source

Enligsh is the universal "language of the skies". All pilots must learn and speak English, regardless of their origin.Source

All US astronauts are required to learn Russian as part of their extensive training, and have to be able to run the ISS using Russian-language training manuals if necessary.Source

The average soccer player runs 7 miles per game. Midfielders average 9.5 miles and referees average more miles than players.Source

The top prize in the Sri Lankan version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" is around 13 Thousand dollars.Source

England used to have a "window tax". People refused to disclose how much money they made, considering it an invasion of privacy - so you would be charged based on how many windows your house had. In retaliation, people bricked up their windows, which you can still see today.Source

The motto on the United Kingdom's coat of arms is in French.Source

In order for MIT students to graduate, they must pass a swim test as it's deemed "a self-survival skill."Source

When telephones first came into commercial use you had to whistle loudly into the receiver to get the other person's attention, as telephone bells hadn't been invented yet.Source

Sri Lanka has a Ministry and Minister of Coconut Development.Source