| Nome, Alaska got its name from a spelling mistake. It was labeled as "? Name" on an old naval chart and the cartographer apparently read it as "C Nome". Henceforth, it forever became Nome on the maps and history book. |
| The South Canyon underground coal fire near Glenwood Springs, Colorado has been burning since 1910. |
| Switzerland is rigged with over 3,000 demolition points to collapse bridges and create bomb shelters in case of an attack. |
| The U.S. has less than 5% of the world's population, but holds nearly 25% of the world's prison and jail population. |
| Due to the high amount of mercury in Lake Michigan, more than 40% of the fish are born autistic and do not survive their first year. |
| Lake Hillier in Australia is bright pink in colour and scientists aren't sure about the reason for this unique phenomenon. |
| Almost three fourths of all the fresh water in the world is in Canada. |
| There are no clocks in Las Vega's gambling casinos. |
| Niue, a small Polynesian island country in the southwest pacific, is the world's first "WiFi Nation", with free wireless internet access available throughout the entire country. |
| Tipping is 'actively discouraged' in New Zealand, Singapore, Thailand, and Japan. |