1922 - "Annie Oakley" (Phoebe Ann Moses) broke all existing records for women's trap shooting. She hit 98 out of 100 targets.
Fact of the Day
The Democratic Republic of the Congo considers marriage such a serious matter that neither the bride nor groom can smile or laugh during the ceremony, reception, and even in wedding photos. If they do, it shows they’re not serious about their commitment.
Nature Oddities
New Zealand has more sheep than people. With a sheep population of 23.3 million, compared to 5.2 million people, that means there are 4.4 sheep for every New Zealander.
Food and Drink
In Sweden, “Cool Ranch” Doritos are branded as “Cool American” because they aren’t familiar with ranch dressing. While some international stores stock it, authentic ranch dressing is not widely available in Swedish grocery stores.