Did you know?

• When the USS Indianapolis was sunk by a Japanese submarine on July 30, 1945, survivors were left in the water for four days, during which time around 600 men died of exposure, dehydration and shark attacks. Experts believe it may be the single greatest concentration of shark attacks on humans in history. • In rural parts of Scotland and Northern Ireland, a tradition known as “blackening the bride” was practiced in the 18th and 19th centuries. Just before a wedding, friends and family would cover the bride and groom with all sorts of messy substances, such as soot, mud and feathers. This custom was believed to ward off evil spirits and bring good luck to the couple.