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Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Calgary
Interesting Facts You May Not Know About Calgary
Article by Lina Horner
How much do you know about Calgary, Alberta? A little? A lot? Even if you live here, you might not know some of the interesting facts about this city and it’s history.
If you’re considering moving to Calgary, you might be confused by the street numbering system, which is done in quadrants. Did you know that until 1904, Calgary had street names instead of numbers? Some people wish the city had kept them and are lobbying for their return. Select neighbourhoods have both number and former name as a nod to the street names of over a century ago.
One of the streets of Calgary has gained notoriety as “The Red Mile”. After the 2003-2004 Calgary Flames Playoff run, a short stretch of 17th Avenue became the place for Flames fans to celebrate (or commiserate) after every game the Flames played.
The Calgary Flames didn’t begin in Calgary; they started out in Atlanta, Georgia and played there from 1972-1980 before their first game in Calgary on May 21, 1980.
You may have seen lists of weird laws, so it may come as no surprise that Calgary has its fair share. You could be fined if you spit on the ground or stand on a public table or bench. Another law on the books goes directly against Canada’s national firearms laws, as any person released from prison is entitled to a handgun, bullets and a horse to get them out of town without being molested. (Don’t commit a crime in Calgary hoping for a free gun and horse; it doesn’t work that way anymore!) Snowball throwing without the say-so of the mayor or the city council is forbidden by law.
The Calgary Stampede is one of the most famous Calgary institutions. It was formally named the Calgary Stampede in 1912. In 1950, an interesting event happened concerning the First Nations peoples who were to populate the “Indian Village” part of the Stampede. The Stoney tribe was angry about a ruling concerning the Village and boycotted the event. At the same time, torrential downpours made it the wettest Stampede on record and many jokes were told about the Stoneys’ “rain dance” (the tribe denied that they had ever put on any such thing.).
In 1988, Calgary was the first Canadian city to host the Winter Olympics. This was the year that the Jamaican bobsled team catapulted to fame and became the inspiration for the 1993 Disney film “Cool Runnings”. Canada won no gold medals in the 1988 Winter Olympics.
The Calgary Fire Department explored the viability of biodiesel fuel for its fire trucks in 2004 by retrofitting one of its trucks to utilize the fuel. Biodiesel is a mix of petroleum products and oils extracted from grains such as canola.
If you’ve always wanted to learn how to build an igloo, the University of Calgary has the right course for you. The course covers various shelters you can construct out of natural materials, including snow.
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Interesting Facts about New Zealand
Interesting Facts about New Zealand
Article by John Kevin
One of the most beautiful and unspoiled beauties left on the earth is New Zealand. New Zealand has now become one of the most beautiful destinations for nature lovers. Its an adventurous country and famous because of its strong rugby players. There are some interesting facts about New Zealand which are not renowned but are intriguing. Here are some of the most interesting and Weird Facts about New Zealand.
- New Zealand, in 1907, was established as a dominion within the British Empire.
- The first settlers of New Zealand were Polynesian, who arrived in 1250 AD.
- 30% of New Zealand land is forest and before the arrival of humans 80% was based on forest.
- The official languages of New Zealand are English and Maori.
- Population wise, Auckland is the biggest city of New Zealand. Almost one quarter of New Zealands population lives in Auckland. Isn’t this amazing?
- In 1893, New Zealand was the first country to have universal suffrage i.e. legal for male and female citizens to vote.
- Another weird fact is New Zealand annually perceives almost 14,000 Earthquakes but majority of them are minute.
- Lord of the Rings was shot wholly in New Zealand.
- 4.3 Million is the total population of New Zealand and interestingly there are 9 sheep to every 1 human in New Zealand.
- Another Weird Fact is that after every 8minutes 13 seconds, there is one birth and after every 25 minute 49 seconds a net migration gain of one New Zealand resident.
- Some interesting facts about the animals of New Zealand are earlier there were no predatory animals in New Zealand. Moreover, rabbits are considered as pests.
- New Zealanders are often referred as Kiwis.
- Another interesting fact is the first country to have three top positions of power held by women at the same time is New Zealand. Three positions are Prime Minister, Governor General and the Chief Justice.
- The wettest city of New Zealand is Auckland, Windiest is Christchurch and wellington the driest.
- Another Interesting Fact is New Zealand has a much unexpected weather. You might have to carry a hoody or jackets while going to work in the morning when the sun is shining brightly.
- New Zealand is a plastic nation. Almost all the transactions are made with a card in New Zealand.
- Ernest Rutherford who was the father of Physics belongs to New Zealand and was awarded noble prize for his orbital theory of atom.
- One weird fact about New Zealand is that it is a liberal nation as homosexual marriage is allowed.
- Interestingly, To get the nationality or citizenship in New Zealand, One has to take an oath of loyalty from Queen Elizabeth.
- Last Interesting Facts is 305 Meter long hill in New Zealand which has longest geographical name in the world Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikimaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu means “The summit where Tamatea, the man with the big knees, the climber of mountains, the land-swallower who traveled about, played his nose flute to his loved one.”
About the Author
Hello, i am John, an undergraduate student. I like to write Articles on different topics. This is my Article about Interesting and Weird Facts about New Zealand. Hope you will enjoy.
