Trivia, The More You Know

Whether you are a trivia buff, or just want to learn about some random stuff, this is the place for you.

How Tik Tac Mints Were Named

Did you know Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes? In 1970, Ferrero was looking to replace "Refreshing Mints" as the name of its now iconic mini mouth fresheners. Instead of going with a similarly straightforward approach, the brand says the name we all know now was inspired by the tic and the tac sounds heard when you open and close the little plastic container the mints come in.

People Write Love Letters to Trees

In 2013, The city of Melbourne, Australia, assigned each tree an email address so that the public could report any problems. If you see a fallen branch, send an email. However, instead of sending messages about issues, people began writing love letters to the trees.

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The More You Know

  • The fastest gust of wind ever recorded on Earth was 253 miles per hour.
  • There's a word for tapping someone on the opposite shoulder from behind to fool them.
  • The 100 folds in a chef's hat represent 100 ways to cook an egg.
  • A blue whale's tongue weighs as much as an elephant.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.