For a spirit to be classed as tequila, it needs to be made from the blue agave plant. It’s made from the centre of the agave plant, which is called the piña.
100 Mind-Blowing Spirit Facts
A man once won a horse race after he died. This one will have you saying, “What the fact?!” but this dark fun fact takes “winning spirit” to another level. Frank Hayes was a jockey who suffered a fatal heart attack mid-race. However, his horse still led and finished the race in first place. As such, Hayes was the first and only jockey to win a race posthumously in 1923.
The Saturday before Christmas is the busiest shopping day of the year. Coincidentally (or not), this is also the day with the worst traffic of the whole year. Last-minute shoppers all rush in the spirit of capitalism. Turns out, it’s not the most wonderful time of the year.
The movie showcases the resilience and strength of the human spirit. Amidst the horrors of the Holocaust, moments of courage, compassion, and hope shine through, reminding us of the indomitable spirit of the human race.
We sent out Mars Rovers (which are like robots) on missions to explore Mars collect samples and record scientific data for scientists on Earth to study. Some of these Rovers include Viking 1, Viking 2, Mars 2, Mars 3, Spirit, Phoenix, Pathfinder, Curiosity, and Opportunity.
Ancient pagan cultures, such as the Celts, believed that benevolent and helpful spirits lived in trees. Knocking on tree trunks roused a spirit for protection, which led to the saying “knock on wood.
Under Joseph Stalin’s regime, “Hamlet” was banned. The official reason: Hamlet’s indecisiveness and depression were incompatible with the new Soviet spirit of optimism, fortitude, and clarity.