Only 300 spectators watched Romania take on Peru in the 1930 World Cup, but they witnessed the first deportation in World Cup history.
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.
Where does the thong come from?
G-strings probably originally came from strippers in the 1930s USA. However, it wasn’t until the 1970s and 1980s when clothing designer Rudi Gernreich “invented” the thong for Brazilian dancers in 1974 that it was no longer reserved for American strippers.
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).
Where did Lynyrd Skynyrd get their name from?
Rock band Lynyrd Skynyrd got their name from a school teacher named Leonard Skinner who was known to have expelled several students simply because they had long hair.
What is special about the bench biter?
The only terrestrial crustacean is the longhorn beetle, which mostly feeds on decaying organic matter in the soil.
Do the people of Copenhagen like high-rise buildings?
In Copenhagen, 86% of the population is against high-rise construction in the historic part of the capital.
Who was the first to use cardboard boxes?
Will Keith Kellogg was the first to use cardboard boxes for rolled cereals.
