Things I learned lately 24 Nov

• Whataboutism: A term that describes a technique of deflecting criticism by pointing out flaws in the other side. It is often used in political or moral debates. For example, "You can’t criticize me for lying when you lie all the time. That’s whataboutism."3
• Sapiosexual: A term that means someone who is attracted to intelligence. For example, "She’s a sapiosexual, she only dates smart people."
• Tim Hortons opened in Singapore recently.
• There are only 45 hydrogen refueling stations in the entire US, most of them in California. It costs $2 million to build one.
• The average cost to refuel a hydrogen car is $80, which would get you about 400 miles of range.
• Ernie Coombs (Mr Dressup) once worked with Fred Rogers on The Children's Corner, the precursor to Mr Rogers Neighbourhood. Fred Rogers actually started what would become his famous American show in Toronto, as Mister Rogers. Ernie Coombs was on that show as well. When Fred decided to return to the US, Ernie stayed in Toronto and Mr Dressup was formed in 1967.
• In 2012, an Indian nurse looking after Kate Middleton, Jacintha Saldanha, was prank-called by an Aussie radio show pretending to be the Queen. This led to her revealing confidential information which was then broadcast on the radio. 3 days later, she committed suicide. The radio station suffered no consequences.
• Poland continues to ban or restrict retail shopping on Sunday.
• The summit of Mount Washington, New Hampshire, has the worst weather. It holds the record for wind speed at 231 mph (372 km/h). Recently, it set the North American wind chill record at -108F (-78C). How about an average of 281 inches (714 cm) of snow per year?
• Christine McVie’s maiden name was Perfect.