The “Schiphol” fly - A fly engraved on urinals at Amsterdam’s Schiphol Airport is used so men will try to "wash" the fly off the urinal, apparently lowering cleaning bills.
Microsoft tried a 4-day work week in Japan as part of a “Work-Life Choice Challenge” by shutting down offices every Friday. Productivity, measured by sales per employee, increased by almost 40% compared to the same period the previous year.
Fish eggs can survive and hatch after passing through a duck, providing one explanation of how isolated bodies of water can become stocked with fish.
In 5th Century BC diabetes was first identified by a surgeon named Sushruta who pointed out urine of diabetics was sweet enough to attract ants and sticky to the touch. He noted this affliction affected rich castes, relating it to the excessive consumption of rice and sweets.
Ken Eto, the first American-Asian leader in the mafia, was shot 3 times in the head at close range. After the hitmen ran, he climbed out of the car, walked a few blocks over to the nearest pharmacy and politely asked for medical attention. Turned FBI informant, he lived to 84.
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