The characters Bert and Ernie on Sesame Street were named after Bert the cop and Ernie the taxi driver in Frank Capras "It's a Wonderful Life".

The Nike swoosh was designed by a Portland State University student, and purchased by Nike for $35.

Erosion at the base of Niagara Falls (USA) undermines the shale cliffs and as a result, the falls have receded approximately 7 miles over the last 10,000 years.

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