The name Santa Claus came from Saint Nicholas who was a bishop in the town of Myra, and was known to be very nice to children.

Some farmers in Japan have learned to grow their watermelons into a square shape. They did this to conserve shelf space.

The oldest working Post Office in the world is located in the village of Sanquer, located in the Scottish Lowlands. It has been operating since 1712.

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