These True Facts Sound Incredibly Fake

Pilot Santa

Don't worry, Santa Claus is not getting a ticket for riding around up in the winter night sky. This big bearded fellow has a pilot's license. Gifted to him in 1927, Ol' Saint Nick got his license to fly from William P. MacCracken, the assistant secretary of commerce for aeronautics. He had his photo taken and was he was given his license, airway maps, and a Christmas wish. 

Lettuce Flowers

Lettuce is of the Lactuca genus, which is a member of the Asteraceae family, making it in the same realm as sunflowers! Though you might not think the beautiful and tall flower has anything in common with the short veggie, and you would be right. Aside from their shared family and genus, these two plants have almost nothing in common.  

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The More You Know

  • The "Like" button on Facebook was supposed to be the "Awesome" button.
  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
  • Virginia is the only state that has the same state flower and state tree, the Dogwood.
  • There are more than 24 time zones around the world.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.