Author Ian McEwan helped his son write his A-level English exam about one of his own novels, Enduring Love. The teacher disagreed with his interpretation.
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In 2006, an Australian man tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The starting price was $0.01 AUD and managed to reach $3000 before eBay closed the auction.
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Colorado switched mile marker "420" to "419.99" to stop people from stealing it.
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Outside of the bedroom, the most common place for adults in the U.S. to have sex is the car.
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In 1895 Hampshire police handed out the first ever speeding ticket, fining a man for doing 6mph!
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There’s a company that provides private flights for individuals who want to join the “mile high club”. For $425.00 you get a 1 hour flight, chocolates, champagne, and a curtain.
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