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

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

Sri Lanka has a Ministry and Minister of Coconut Development.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

Every November in South Korea, there's a day where everyone makes silence to help students concentrate for their most important exam of their lives. Planes are grounded, constructions are paused, banks close and even military training ceases. This day is called Suneung.Source

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

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

Jimmy Carter said if he became president, he would release all government UFO information to the public. Once elected, he decided not to due to "national security concerns".Source