Fun Facts: How Many Culs-de-sac Are in Halifax?
1) Did you know the plural for cul-de-sac is “culs-de-sac?”
It doesn't even sound right. “I've driven on many culs-de-sac???”
Believe it or not, that's correct grammar. "Cul-de-sac" comes from the French word which means "bottom of the bag."
Some dictionaries list both "culs-de-sac" and "cul-de-sacs" as acceptable plurals, but when a dictionary lists only one it's "culs-de-sac." Here’s a picture of 2 culs-de-sac back to back. Just because I wanted to use it in a sentence again.
2) Did you know South Korea is currently building a $35 billion city designed to remove the need for cars?
The project started in 2002 and it's designed to just have transit only. (Buses, subways and bikes.)
It'll be done in two years. The coolest thing about this to me? It's also a beginning to flying cars. Eventually this design will work with flying cars. No gas powered cars on the street and if you want to drive, you'll have to fly. Hopefully this won’t happen though:
Capt. Stephen Horner /Orange County Fire Authority
3) Did you know in New York adultery is technically a crime?
A person is in fact found guilty in court for adultery when cheating on a living spouse.
It's a small misdemeanor. Most likely a 500 dollar fine OR you could go to prison for 90 days.
And adultery isn't illegal here in Canada although I believe it can help you get through a divorce slightly faster, (Don't quote me on that) but adultery is still a criminal offense in 21 states in America.
Prosecutions are rare, as these are very old laws.
Massachusetts, Idaho, Oklahoma, Michigan, and Wisconsin consider adultery a felony.
iStock/DreamyHarry
Remember playing with Hot Wheels or even Barbies? They're still available of course, but remember playing with them as a kid?
4) Well, did you know the inventors of Hot Wheels (Elliot Handler) and Barbie (Ruth Handler) were married for over two decades BEFORE either toy was invented?
They invented Mattel together and Barbie and Ken were named after their children.
Anyways, I just thought that was a cool history that I had never heard of until now.