World War I started with the assassination of Franz Ferdinand and his wife. They were assassinated by Gavrilo Princip on June 28, 1914 while sitting in their car with the license plate “A 11 11 18”, on the same date, November 11, 1918, World War I ended.
Obo=brain injury
Musicians who played the oboe in the past often suffered from brain damage due to the air pressure the brain is exposed to when blowing the oboe.
What was Easter week called in the past?
In the past, Easter week has been called “dimming week” because church bells weren’t rung, but wooden bells were used instead.
How many kernels does a corn cob have?
On average, a corn cob has 800 kernels divided into sixteen rows of monakos.
What can the Northern Lights do?
Northern lights can reflect coastlines even though they form 100 km up in the atmosphere. The explanation is that land and sea water have different electrical conductivity.
How many cases of stroke are there in Denmark?
Annually, there are between 10,000-12,000 new cases of stroke in Denmark, 20% die within 30 days.
Who was the first brewery outside Copenhagen to sell beer?
The first brewery outside Copenhagen to sell bottled beer was Wiibroes Bryggeri.
How many free city bikes are there for tourists in Copenhagen?
Since 1995, there have been around 2000 Copenhagen “City Bikes” for free use by tourists.