fact about Japan common text speak In Japan, '39' is common text speak for 'thank you', due to how 3 (san) and 9 (kyu) sound when spoken out loud. Source
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Mitsubishi logo is based on the literal translation of the words in Japanese. Mitsubishi translates to "three diamonds".Source
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The logo of the Royal New Zealand Air Force is the kiwi, a flightless bird.Source
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Enligsh is the universal "language of the skies". All pilots must learn and speak English, regardless of their origin.Source
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Sri Lanka has a Ministry and Minister of Coconut Development.Source
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"The Fire Officers Guide to Disaster Control" book contains a chapter (ch. 13) on UFOs hazards and how to handle UFO emergency's.Source
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The inventor of the fire hydrant is unknown due to the patent ironically being destroyed in a fire.Source
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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
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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 …
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The top prize in the Sri Lankan version of "Who Wants To Be A Millionaire?" is around 13 Thousand dollars.Source
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Sony is primarily an insurance company in Japan and electronics are not their main source of income.Source