Guardian Cats of the Hermitage Museum: Russia’s Treasured Protectors
The Hermitage Museum in St. Petersburg, Russia, is home to around 70 cats, which guard its treasures against rodents.
The Silent Sundays of Switzerland: A Lawn Mowing Law’s Tale
In Switzerland, it's illegal to mow your lawn on Sunday because it causes too much noise
The First Recorded Lottery in Bruges: A Historical Gamble
The first recorded lottery was held in Bruges, Belgium, in 1446.