15 Bits Of Trivia About Alan Rickman, Endangered Nuns, And A Phantom Volcano

14 states require cursive writing for motor skills development, even though it's been dropped from many schools.

Ah, the wonders of the world! So. so much to learn, so much to explore. From the heights of the highest mountains to the depths of the deepest oceans, our world is filled with fascinating facts and stories. 

Today, we look to the past and present to bring you a collection of curious tales from around the globe. From MLK Day to Christianity, Joe Jackson to Hans Gruber, 70% Isopropyl Alcohol to Hattie McDaniel, the eruption of October 10th 1465 to Michigan's safety from natural disasters, the Hyundai and Kia Motors America whistleblower award to the Boston Strangler, smiling across cultures to kosher salt, cursive writing to Caligula's war on the sea, and Andrew Bedwell's attempt to break a sailing record with Red Bull, we have something for everyone.

So, settle in and get ready for a journey through the strange and unusual. Who knows what you'll learn along the way!

Back to the basics: 14 states require cursive for motor skills development.

American History / Vox 

Rep. Tom Moore commends the Boston Strangler... for his 'kindness'.

Snopes / WBUR 

Nature's atomic bomb: 2.2 million times stronger than man's.

BBC 

Hattie McDaniel

EW 

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