....that Lake Pichola, an artificial fresh water lake created in 1362, is named after the nearby Picholi village in Udaipur city?
... that despite pioneer Japanese journalist Kuga Katsunan's advocacy of Japanese nationalism, government censors shut his newspaper down 30 times between 1889 and 1896?
... that the acceptance of a Cannes Gold Lion by the art director for Nike's Pretty television ad marked the first time the award was given to a Lebanese person?
... that King Dhatusena, who ruled Sri Lanka from 455 to 473, constructed 18 irrigation tanks, an irrigation canal, and the Avukana Buddha Statue?
... that the gate piers of Ferne Park, a country house built in 2001 in Wiltshire, England, are Grade II listed structures?
... that an opponent of Australian politician Ian West suggested he was better known by "seagulls" than by the constituents of Manly?
... that Major League Baseball player Nolan Ryan had three wins and no losses as the California Angels' Opening Day starting pitcher?
... that angry St Ives, New South Wales residents threatened to disrupt upcoming film Accidents Happen by playing the bagpipes during filming?
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