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

The logo of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is the kiwi, a flightless bird.Source

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

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

"The Fire Officers Guide to Disaster Control" book contains a chapter (ch. 13) on UFOs hazards and how to handle UFO emergency's.Source

The inventor of the fire hydrant is unknown due to the patent ironically being destroyed in a fire.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

When Southwest began using the motto "Just Plane Smart," Stevens Aviation, which had been using "Plane Smart," advised of infringing its trademark. Instead of a lawsuit, the CEOs staged an arm wrestling match. The loser paid to a charity of his choice and the winner claimed the …

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

Sony is primarily an insurance company in Japan and electronics are not their main source of income.Source