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Interesting Facts About Airports Airport Facts 1. In Rwanda, plastic bags are illegal and carry with them a 100-$150 fine. In fact, at airport customs all plastic bags are confiscated which has resulted in Rwanda is one of the most litter-free countries in Africa. – 2. Genoa Airport in Italy makes one exception to the 3 ounces of liquid rule for pesto, which goes through a special pesto scanner. – Source 3. An airline pilot ordered 30 pizzas for his passengers, after finding out they would be delayed 2 hours for weather. The pizzas were delivered within 30 minutes by Domino’s and were cleared by security and sent directly to the plane in an official airport vehicle. – Source 4. O’Hare airport is named after an American fighter pilot who was the lone defender during an attack on his carrier, then was killed leading the first night defense against a Kamikaze attack. Two years earlier, his own father was murdered for being the only man willing to testify against Al Capone. – Sourc e 5.The

Amazing Facts You Never Knew About the White House As the longtime home of the U.S. president and the location of countless momentous decisions and historic moments, 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue is immediately identifiable and familiar to any American—and plenty of non-Americans, too. But as well as you know it, how well do you  really  know the White House? It turns out, the White House is not only home to the president, but home to a number of surprising facts. For example, did you know the residence has a chocolate shop, a florist, and a seriously famous ghost? Probably not. So the next time you're eager to regale your friends with your political knowledge, put these amazing White House facts to good use. You'll probably also want to share a few of the 25 All-Time Greatest One-Liners by Politicians. 1 The White House Is Big…Really Big First and foremost, the White House is a mansion. Consider this: The White House Residence spans six floors and includes 132 rooms and 35 bathroom

surprising facts about Bill Gates Most people know three things about Bill Gates: He is one of the richest men in the world. He cofounded one of the most successful tech companies of all time in Microsoft. He's an extremely generous philanthropist through the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. But despite his philanthropic efforts and  online presence , there are a lot of things about Gates that many are unaware of. Here are 17 facts you probably didn't know about Bill Gates: 1. As a teen at Lakeside Prep School, Gates wrote his first computer program on a General Electric computer. It was a version of tic-tac-toe where you could play against the machine. 2. Once his school discovered Gates' coding abilities, they let him write the school's computer program for scheduling students in classes. Gates slyly altered the code so he was placed in classes with a "disproportionate number of interesting girls." 3. Gates also read the entire "World Book Encyclope

COVID-19: MYTHS AND FACTS Coronavirus (COVID-19) is a new virus which has quickly spread around the world. While initially mainly affecting Asia, Europe and North America, more people are now testing positive in Southern Africa. This is also where the largtest number of people are affected by HIV.  Misinformation and myths have been spreading fast, so we asked community health workers from across Southern Africa to share the most common COVID-19 myths and misinformation they have heard. Here we put the record straight: Symptoms and severity Will most people who get COVID-19 get very sick or die? FACT:  Most people who get COVID­-19 will have a mild form of the illness and recover without needing professional medical care. Around eight out of every 10 people with COVID­-19 will have mild symptoms. Around one in six people will become severely ill and need hospital care. Scientific modelling suggests that around 1 in 100 people who get COVID-19 will die. Can you always tell if someone ha

Facts  You Probably Didn't Know About  Electric Vehicles 1.Electric cars aren’t a new concept Although electric cars are thought of as the future of motoring, they’re not actually a new concept. The very first production electric car was built in 1884 by English inventor, Thomas Parker. Parker was responsible for introducing a range of innovations into the UK including the electrification of the London Underground as well as working on electric tramways for a number of cities. By 1897 a fleet of electric taxis was also being used in London. Improvements in petrol and diesel technology marked the end of the popul arity of electric cars which has only been revived in the last decade. 2.Electric cars are no longer silent Until recently one of the joys of driving an electric car is the peace and quiet that they bring to the roads. However, as from July 2019, a new EU rule meant that all new electric and hybrid cars are legally required to emit an artificial noise so that they can be mo

Amazing Facts about Manila Like to know a little more about the capital cities of the world? Take a look at these 18 interesting facts about Manila! Manila is the capital city of the Philippines. Wondering how to say the name of this tropical city? It’s pronounced  Ma-nil-ah . The total land area of Manila is 247 square miles (639 square kilometres)… …that’s slightly larger than Greater London. Manila’s population was 12,946,000 in 2015… …that’s around 2.6 million more than Greater  London … …and gives it a population density of around 52,412 residents per square mile. Manila is located 53 ft above sea level. Residents of Manila are known as Filipinos. Filipinos living in Manila enjoy a tropical savanna climate with little temperature variation and an average annual temperature of 27.6°C. The coldest temperature ever recorded in Manila was 14.5°C on 11th January 1914! Looking to fly yourself to Manila? You’ll need the coordinates of 14.5800° N, 121.0000° E. Make sure you try a glass of

5 Incredible  Facts About Nature's Wonders That Will Take Your Breath Away                               Even the most methodical scientists and jaded skeptics can't help but be impressed by the awesomeness of nature. Whether it's the majesty of the Grand Canyon, the intensity of a hurricane, or the intricate beauty of a colorful butterfly, the world around us really is incredible. But the craziest thing about nature is perhaps that there is always new information to learn and new sights to see. So, we've rounded up some shocking, funny, and just plain weird facts about nature's wonders that will give you even  more  appreciation for the planet's riches. 1 Acacia trees can warn each other of danger. Arcadia trees, which grow all over the African savannah, have a unique defense system. When animals like antelopes start to gobble up its leaves, the tree  increases tannin production  to levels that are toxic to animals. But that's not all. The tree then emits