The word tourist was used in Danish before 1850 (e.g. by Heiberg and Henrik Hertz). It was first used officially by the League of Nations (forerunner of the UN) in 1937. Here the word was defined as a term for people who travel outside the country’s borders for a period of more than 24 hours.
Charlotte Dod, a multi-talent
British Charlotte Dod won the Wimbledon tennis championship five times, the British women’s golf championship once, silver in archery at the 1908 Olympics and she represented England at the 1899 Hockey World Cup. She was also an excellent ice skater.
How many times do Nik and Jay sing “delicious”?
In Nik and Jay’s song “delicious”, “delicious” is said 74 times.
Which senses are good in hamsters?
Hamsters generally don’t see very well, but they have excellent hearing.
What is the pH value of rainwater?
Natural rainwater pH, without the influence of humans, is 5.6 where in Denmark we have a pH value of 4.3.
What is special about a Fugo?
The Japanese fish, Fugo, or balloon fish, is poisonous – the female fish’s genitals are 70 times more toxic than strychnine.
Who really should have played the lead role in The Terminator?
The lead role in the movie “The Terminator” was originally supposed to be played by O.J. Simpson. Simpson, but the producers felt he wouldn’t be taken seriously enough in the role.
