Comments on: Brother, Can You Spare A Fact?

By: Steve

Steve — Sat, 08 Mar 2008 20:53:14 +0000

Around 1784 representatives from western North Carolina seceded their counties and formed the State of Franklin. Not recognized by the US or North Carolina, Franklin enjoyed very brief independance. During its four year history the state constitution attempted to ban preachers, lawyers and doctors from elected office, thus making it the inspiration for Ross Perot’s political campaign.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:02:45 +0000

also – it is illegal to enter the Houses of Parliament in a suit of armor.

By: Matt

Matt — Fri, 07 Mar 2008 19:01:38 +0000

I have not fact checked this myself, but my brother-in-law swears by it! – In Scotland, if someone knocks on your door and requires the use of your toilet, you must let them enter.

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:16:02 +0000

The Great Barrier Reef is the only living thing on Earth that can be seen from space!

By: Amy

Amy — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 22:05:39 +0000

Georgia has more counties than any other state, a total of 159, and every single county except one is named after a person.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:18:57 +0000

In ancient Egypt, people shaved eyebrows as a mourning symbol when their cats died.

By: Rebecca

Rebecca — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:12:20 +0000

No part of New Zealand is more than 128 km from the sea.

By: Survey Steve

Survey Steve — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 21:06:08 +0000

Terminus was the Roman god of boundaries and landmarks.

By: Owen

Owen — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 20:41:44 +0000

The Haskell Free Library and Opera House straddles the Canadian and Vermont border. The actors perform in Canada while most of the audience sits in the United States. There is even a painted line running through the building.

By: Steve F

Steve F — Thu, 06 Mar 2008 19:55:29 +0000

Mormon founder Joseph Smith and Quaker founder George Fox are typically overshadowed by their proteges and the locations they made famous. Brigham Young made Salt Lake City the eventual Mormon home, while William Penn’s family were given tribute through the naming of Pennsylvania.