Dustin Phillips of the U.S. has the record for ketchup drinking. He drank a 14-ounce bottle of tomato ketchup through a straw in 33 seconds on September 23, 1999.

The Danish company Lego, which began in 1932, first manufactured ironing boards, and stepladders.

An earthquake on Dec. 16, 1811 caused parts of the Mississippi River to flow backwards.

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