The yellow jersey is yellow because the race’s main sponsor in 1919 was the newspaper “L’Auto” and they printed their newspaper on yellow paper.
How does a parliamentary year begin?
Each parliamentary year begins with the opening of the Folketing, which takes place on the first Tuesday in October.
How many children under 12 suffer from migraines?
4-5% of children under the age of 12 suffer from migraines.
Public education = night schools?
In Copenhagen, evening schools were part of public education from 1815
Don’t complain about the weather
Next time you complain about the weather, think about the weather in Charrapundji, India, which gets up to 26 meters of rain per year, 37 times the average for Northern Europe.
Withheld knowledge about UFOs
48% of Americans believe that authorities are withholding knowledge about UFOs.
Powder beer?
An English company has developed the world’s first powder beer. Just add water and two weeks later you have over 5 liters of freshly brewed beer.
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).
