4 Really interesting facts for the weekend

1# -

In Finland fines for speeding are based on the income of the offender. A senior Nokia executive once snatched a $ 103,000 fine because he drove 20 miles an hour over the speed limit.

Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2015/03/finland-home-of-the-103000-speeding-ticket/387484/

2# -

Today I learned about the Titanic's sister ship - the Britannic.
It was built after her sister drowned, and combined innovative technology to be saved from the same fate.

Unfortunately for her, she was drafted into World War I, and in 1916 she was sunk by a landmine.

Source: http://atlanticliners.com/white_star_home/britannic_home/

3# -

The heirs of the French monarchy received the title "The Dolphin of France".

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dauphin_of_France

4# -

Today I learned about the polite border dispute between Denmark and Canada, around a tiny island in the frozen north. From time to time, a delegation from one of the countries arrives to place the "right" flag, plus a modest gift: The Danes leave the Canadians with authentic Danish schnapps, while the Canadians give the Danes a bottle of Canadian Club whiskey.

Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/11/08/world/what-in-the-world/canada-denmark-hans-island-whisky-schnapps.html