Useful right away in daily life! Surprising trivia and handy tips
We’re introducing handy general trivia and life hacks that will make your everyday life easier and more enjoyable just by knowing them! Do you ever run into small inconveniences in daily life or find yourself thinking, “I wish this were a little better”? This article will help solve those little hassles you feel! It’s packed with clever, useful tips that are great to know.
They’re all things you can try right away, so if something catches your eye, give it a go immediately!
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Interesting trivia & fun facts (11–20)
In Singapore, bringing in, selling, and manufacturing gum are prohibited.
Singapore is pursuing a nation-wide greening policy.
It also has many penalties—so what exactly is prohibited? There are numerous actions that can incur fines or punishment, such as feeding birds or forgetting to flush the toilet.
In addition, Singapore bans the import, sale, and manufacture of chewing gum.
One reason is that gum was stuck on subway doors, which prevented sensors from working, caused delays, and could have led to a serious accident.
Keeping the city clean is also a motivation.
If you plan to visit Singapore, it’s a good idea to look these rules up in advance.
Jiggling your leg is good for your health.
Leg jiggling, often seen as fidgety or ill-mannered, is actually good for your health—did you know? Shaking your legs improves blood circulation and raises your body temperature.
As your temperature rises, your immune function also improves, which is why it’s considered beneficial.
It’s very easy to do while seated, so if you want to boost your health, why not incorporate it into your daily routine? However, making noise while jiggling your legs can bother others, so try to do it when you’re alone.
Japan consumes the most tissues in the world.
Tissues are an indispensable item in daily life.
In particular, Japan uses tissues very frequently and reportedly ranks first in the world for consumption.
For a box containing 150 pairs of tissues, it is said that the annual amount used per person in Japan is 23 boxes.
The United States, where tissues originated, ranks second in the world in terms of usage.
However, the amount used is said to be three times lower than that of Japan, which is number one.
In Japan, where many people value cleanliness, tissues are used routinely, such as after meals or to wipe a slightly wet table.
This kind of frequent everyday use is considered the main reason Japan ranks first in tissue consumption worldwide.
Yuzu kosho doesn’t contain pepper.
Yuzu kosho, which you can enjoy for its distinctive flavor when served with hot pot or grilled chicken, is sold in jars and tubes at stores.
Did you know that despite its name, yuzu kosho actually contains no black pepper? As anyone who’s tried it will know, amid the aroma of yuzu there’s a sharp spiciness.
That heat comes from green chili peppers.
To make yuzu kosho, the still-green yuzu peel is thinly pared, ground into a paste, then mixed with green chili peppers and salt and aged for over a year.
Yuzu kosho is a specialty of Oita Prefecture.
In parts of Kyushu, where Oita is located, chili peppers are called “kosho,” which is how the condiment got its name.
The Antarctic is colder than the Arctic.
They say the South Pole is colder than the North Pole.
One reason is the difference in elevation between the two.
The ice at the North Pole is at most about 10 meters thick, whereas in Antarctica the ice is about 2,500 meters thick, and in some inland areas it is said to reach around 4,000 meters.
Thicker ice means higher elevation.
Since temperatures drop at higher altitudes, Antarctica is colder.
Another reason is that Antarctica is a large landmass, while the Arctic has no land.
Compared to land, the ocean is slower to cool down.
For that reason, Antarctica, which has a continent, is colder.