A world of meaningless facts

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When were Santa Clauses invented?

Santa Claus was “invented” in 1836. When the painter Constantin Hansen held a Christmas party in Rome, he had decorated it with the first pictures of Santas. This new idea quickly caught on with the bourgeoisie.

When is Easter Sunday?

Easter Sunday is always the first Sunday after the first full moon after the spring equinox.

What bacteria causes stomach ulcers?

Helicobacter pylori is the bacterium that causes about 90% of stomach ulcers that occur in the duodenum and about 80% of all ulcers that occur in the stomach.

High-rise = less friends

Children living in high-rise buildings have fewer playmates and less outdoor playtime than children living in neighborhoods (apartment buildings of four to five floors).