08 August 2018
Observed since 2002, today is International Cat Day. Swahili is the official language of five African countries. The lightning whelk is the Official State Shell of Texas. Ottawa is home to 130 High Commissions and Embassies. Err on the side of caution when it rains cats and dogs—you could step in a poodle. Lufthansa flies with 120,652 employees on payroll. In the name of Allah, Bibles are banned in The Maldives. A Korean newborn’s name may not exceed five syllables. Tarzan has been hanging out in an East African jungle since 1912. Fasten your seatbelt, travelling by magic carpet is a rugged experience. The average age of a Canadian bride is 30. Latin died in the 16th Century. There are 1,500 potentially active volcanoes on the planet. This is Father’s Day in Mongolia. Time is a waste of money. The Government of Ontario pays for 70% of physicians’ malpractice insurance. Favourite summer pastimes are swimming, canoeing an...