Trivia, The More You Know

Whether you are a trivia buff, or just want to learn about some random stuff, this is the place for you.

How Tik Tac Mints Were Named

Did you know Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes? In 1970, Ferrero was looking to replace "Refreshing Mints" as the name of its now iconic mini mouth fresheners. Instead of going with a similarly straightforward approach, the brand says the name we all know now was inspired by the tic and the tac sounds heard when you open and close the little plastic container the mints come in.

People Write Love Letters to Trees

In 2013, The city of Melbourne, Australia, assigned each tree an email address so that the public could report any problems. If you see a fallen branch, send an email. However, instead of sending messages about issues, people began writing love letters to the trees.

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The More You Know

  • A baby can cost new parents 750 hours of sleep.
  • The first American woman to go to medical school was admitted as a joke. Geneva Medical School thought it was joke when Elizabeth Blackwell applied to attend 1847. She graduated in 1849, started her own practice, and opened an infirmary for the poor.
  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • The first breakfast cereal had to be soaked overnight before it could be eaten.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.