TIL that from 1912 to 1948, artists could win medals in the Olympic Games. Competitions were held in five categories: painting, sculpture, literature, architecture, and music. The only rule was that the artwork had to be inspired by sport.
TIL: The Seattle Mariners are the only MLB team that have never been in a World Series. Meanwhile, the San Diego Padres, Colorado Rockies, Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers have all been in a World Series but have yet to win one
TIL: Portland, Oregon could’ve been named “Boston” instead. The city’s two founders couldn’t agree on a name and wanted to name the city after their respective hometowns (Boston, MA and Portland, ME). So they settled on a coin toss. Portland won
Why would they want to name the city after other existing cities?? Agents of chaos. Forever destined me to a life of wondering if it's Portland Oregon or Maine
Not exactly the same, but there three different Orange Counties. One in California, one in Florida and one in North Carolina I think people automatically assume California if you mention OC, so that’s not really a problem I have. But it’s still kind of funny
TIL: Utqiagvik, Alaska, the northernmost town in Alaska and the United States goes through a “polar night,” which is a 65-day period from November to January where there is literally no daylight. The sun does not hit their area, so they live in a continuous nighttime for over two months
TIL the Guillotine was the primary judicial execution method in France until they abolished the death penalty in 1981. The last person officially executed by guillotine was in 1977.