During World War II, the Russians used female drivers in their T34 tanks to save on total weight, which was between 30-32 tons.
Where does the word politics come from?
The word politics is derived from the Greek word politeia (πολιτεία), which in turn is derived from the Greek word for city-state, “polis”.
How many beetles are there on earth?
One in four people on earth is a beetle, making them the most successful creature on earth. There are 350,000 recorded species, but more are added daily.
How many people use condoms at first sexual contact?
A study from London shows that 70% of people aged 16-19 use condoms at first sexual contact. The same figure for men aged 35-44 is 38% and only 29% for women in the same age group.
What is the ultimate suffering?
The phobia “pantophobia” means being afraid of everything (the ultimate disorder).
Why is January called January?
January is named after the Roman god Janus. Janus had two faces – one looking back to the past and one looking forward to the future.
How often does a detached house burn?
Statistically, a normal detached house will burn twice in 1000 years. (There is a 2 per mille risk of a large-scale fire occurring).
How long was the world’s longest wrestling match?
During the 1912 Stockholm Olympics, the world’s longest wrestling match to date took place, lasting 11 hours and 40 minutes.
How many days of their life do women spend on makeup?
During her entire life, a woman spends 630 days applying make-up and 170 days removing it.
When are municipal elections held?
Municipal elections are held every four years on the third Tuesday in November.
