The first ski competitions were held in 1893 in Mürzzuschlag in Austria.
The first SMS message was sent on 3 December 1992 when the programmer Neil Papworth sent a Christmas greetings to his friend Richard Jarvis through the "Vodafone" network.
First western product sold in the Soviet Union was "Pepsi Cola".
The first ice cream was made in the 18th century in the Sicilian town of Taormina with the help of snow from the slopes of Mount Etna, the only live volcano in Europe.
Snake venom is dangerous only if it gets into the bloodstream. If ingested it is metabolized in the intestines and becomes harmless. Therefore, in Vietnam and Thailand, where they eat poisonous snakes, the rattlesnake is highly desirable.
75% of women will make their bed every day. Unlike women, men are less likely to make it. Only 45% of men will make their own bed in the morning.
