Trivia Central!

Joseph45

Sorry to hear that @AlejHerrBar2k3 I hope the situation in there gets better soon! Anyway, today I have a fact that has to deal with weather. For this one, you’re going to want a coat and the heater on full blast!!! Did you know that the coldest officially recognized temperature ever recorded on earth is -128.6 degrees Fahrenheit?! However, there is an even lower temperature that is not recognized by Guinness World Records or the WMO (World Meteorological Organization): -135.8 Fahrenheit!!! Geez.... and I thought it got really cold whenever the temperature drops below 20 degrees Fahrenheit🥶!!! This a whole other ball game! 

Joseph45

Who’s ready for more trivia? Of course you are! In fact, this fact has to do with Candy Crush Saga!!! Did you know that Candy Crush Saga has been breifly featured in a music video before? It was featured in PSY’s “Gentleman.” Crazy right? I thought that was particularly interesting, as it relates to a King game! Have a sweet evening everyone!!!!

AlejHerrBar2k3

Speaking of the Candy Crush series, I have a fact about the post-Candy Crush Saga games. Did you know that the underlying game engine that powers Candy Crush Friends was first used on Candy Crush Soda and then Candy Crush Jelly? I think it's great for King to use a same engine for three games that are on the same franchise, featuring their own features, tweaks and content. Now that's what I call Divine! Have a great beginning and end of day everyone!

firebombmarkus

Here is one from me and it's not about games. But I am sure @Joseph45 knows this 😊 JK Rowling is the first person to become a billionaire just by selling books. However, she lost her billionaire status because she donated so much money to charity! I really admire this 🙌🏼

Joseph45

Wow really?! That’s so amazing! Those Harry Potter books must have been an excellent source of income for her! 

firebombmarkus

They have been indeed @Joseph45 But more important, she was writing for herself, that's what every good writer needs too. You write deeply from your soul and your heart, not to impress anyone.

Joseph45

You’re right! However, the billions of dollars in revenue is certainly a pleasant bonus! 

AlejHerrBar2k3

If I were to become a millionaire I would give more than a half of my revenue (70% of it) to a charity program, just as Rowling did. Better do something good with the money and not spend it on luxury.

Joseph45

That sounds very admirable @AlejHerrBar2k3! Good for you! 

firebombmarkus

That's beautiful @AlejHerrBar2k3 

Joseph45

I have another interesting trivia fact for you guys! This one has to do with travel. Did you know that the longest commercial flight in the world is 17 hours long non-stop. The flight is from Doha, Qatar to Auckland, New Zealand! Whew! That sounds incredibly long! In contrast, however, the shortest flight is less than a minute long!!! Between Westray and Papa Westray in Scotland, it would take only 53 seconds to fly the 1.5 miles it takes to get there. I don’t know about you, but I think I might as well canoe to the island, than pay $22 for a 53 second long flight! 

AlejHerrBar2k3

$22 for the shortest flight in the earth?! I'd better go there by car!

firebombmarkus

Seriously? 53 seconds? Lol people are just lazy!

firebombmarkus

Here is one fact I like very much. Did you know that national animal of Scotland is unicorn? 🦄🌈 I just love unicorns 🤗

Joseph45

Interesting @firebombmarkus! Ready for another trivia fact? Did you know that the Formula Rossa at Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, UAE is the fastest roller coaster in the world. It's top speed is a staggering 149.1 MPH!!!!!! I think you would probably be pinned to the back of your seat!