The nut "filbert" got its name from St. Philbert which is celebrated on August 22nd, which is also when the nut matures.

Soil that is heated by geysers are now making it possible to produce bananas in Iceland.

Since 1978, at least 37 people have died as a result of shaking vending machines, in an attempt to get free merchandise. More than 100 people have been injured.

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