Why is it called a white elephant gift exchange?
The term "white elephant" in "white elephant gift exchange" probably came from the tradition of the King of Siam (present-day Thailand) giving rare albino...
How many islands does Japan have?
Japan is made up of 6,852 islands, 430 of which are inhabited. The uninhabited islands are mainly used as nature reserves and some are...
Why is it called THE Ukraine and not just Ukraine?
When Ukraine was part of the Soviet Union (USSR), some Soviets referred to the Ukrainian Soviet Socialist Republic (UkSSR) as "the Ukraine." However, since...
Was Colonel Sanders a real colonel?
Colonel Sanders was really a colonel, but not a military colonel. "Kentucky Colonel" is an honorary title awarded to an individual in Kentucky by the...
What is the difference between a house and a cabin?
Houses and cabins aren't mutually exclusive. This means that something can be both a house and a cabin. A house can be defined as a...