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Cuba is further west than Peru.
427
More than 50% of the population of Canada lives at a lower latitude than Seattle.
428
The northernmost point on land (that we know of) was discovered in 1998. It is a small island of rock named 83-42 for its latitude.
429
For some reason, the King of the United Kingdom can drive without a driver's license. He is the only person in the UK who can legally do so.
430
There is no evidence that MSG has any negative health effects, either in the short term or long term. It also makes food delicious. Furthermore, the country where MSG was invented - Japan - uses it liberally and has the highest life expectancy of any major country in the world. So why aren't you eating MSG again?
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BotswanaEmperor
+16
Level 73
Apr 22, 2020
Here's one. You can't name your child Brfxxccxxmnpcccclllmmnprxvclmnckssqlbb11116 in Sweden.
BotswanaEmperor
+10
Level 73
Apr 22, 2020
It's pronouced Albin
angrobper14
+7
Level 86
Apr 30, 2020
Also spelled as A
TheRockObanga
+16
Level 43
May 1, 2020
In Iceland, you can name your child Aliaksandr Alexander Aliaksandrson, but you can't name your child John Smith
EytanMelech
+9
Level 66
Dec 5, 2020
Looks like we got a half as interesting fan here...
BotswanaEmperor
+9
Level 73
May 2, 2020
Just asking, did all of you watch Half as Interesting?
TheRockObanga
+9
Level 43
May 6, 2020
Yes
angrobper14
+1
Level 86
Jul 21, 2020
x2
EytanMelech
+1
Level 66
Dec 5, 2020
I saw it on Vsauce originally when I was in like 3rd grade.
UhmmmACYSHUALY
+3
Level 36
Mar 12, 2021
Brick
JonesBones
+1
Level 42
Jan 9, 2023
Who doesn't?
JSchweiber
+15
Level 14
Jun 9, 2020
You can't name your kid "X Æ A-12" in California
EytanMelech
+9
Level 66
Dec 5, 2020
You can if your not a coward.
EytanMelech
+9
Level 66
Sep 8, 2021
*you're

be better with YOUR grammar, past me.

bruhbruhbro
+1
Level 25
Jun 3, 2021
:O
Atzuul
+1
Level 45
Oct 27, 2022
Someone actually named their kid that
Dollyfroggy
+2
Level 63
Feb 6, 2024
That's the point.
ivosamurai
+1
Level 19
Feb 19, 2024
Not surpised.
Rougarou
+14
Level 64
Jul 14, 2020
Technically, anyone can drive without a license.
TheLocalMilkMan
+3
Level 43
Jul 23, 2020
but it's still illegal
smoceany
+8
Level 51
Jun 15, 2021
i mean, yeah, i can technically kill 13 people, but that doesnt mean ill do it, 12 is the limit
roborant
+1
Level 15
May 16, 2023
Well who was the last king without a license? Charles had to wait till almost 74 years old to be coronated. George VI was coronated in 1865 would never have had to get a license before dying in 1936.King Edward VIII ascended in Jan and abdicated without coronation- seems likely he had driven a vehicle by age 42 in 1936 (perhaps illegally if he never was licensed- but unlikely).

George VI, Edward's younger brother was 3 days shy of 40 at the abdication (coronated 1937), even more likely to have a license prior to his becoming King- that leaves only Charles. I posit that this law has never had a single occasion where it could have any value.

The most likely case where it would have an effect would be in the case of a very young child king-and then it could be problematic indeed.

But the "fact" is wrong- it applies to the monarch not just Kings. Eliz II drove ambulance in WWII so she clearly needed a license for that. The trivia has been misstated although Eliz probably never renewed.

Dollyfroggy
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Level 63
Feb 6, 2024
The fact used to be Queen, it was changed after her death.
IsleAuHaulte
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Level 92
Aug 11, 2020
MSG should be consumed sparingly, like all sodium.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/sodium/art-20045479

Quizmaster
+10
Level ∞
Aug 11, 2020
Don't be obtuse. That's not what people are worried about when it comes to MSG.
IsleAuHaulte
+6
Level 92
Jan 2, 2021
I'm not being so in any way, shape or form. #430 says MSG has zero unhealthy effects, eat it, it's delicious, there's zero evidence it's bad for you. MSG-laden foods are unhealthy. Processed, packaged crap loaded in sodium that leaves you desperate for liquid is terrible for your health. The Mayo Clinic is one of the cornerstones of modern health research on Earth.
TWM03
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Level 72
Jan 12, 2021
So why combat misinformation with more misinformation? You could have said there was no evidence it was more unhealthy than salt, and that would have been accurate while also drawing attention to the myths.
PHG1960
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Level 69
Sep 28, 2021
I disagree. I know three people who can tell you whether a food has MSG in it because they start to swell up and have difficulties breathing. It is generally considered safe but anything in large amounts can cause issues. The fact that the Japanese use it in large amounts doesn't mean it is safe for everyone.
DaCheese
+1
Level 29
Aug 22, 2020
How many places have u visited, mr.someone?
IsleAuHaulte
+1
Level 92
Jan 2, 2021
Quite a few. Most were fuel stops or drops or pickups and not beyond an airfield. I have no desire to explore a lot of those places. Outside of Europe, parts of the Middle East and North America it's rarely beyond a narrow locale or 2 in a country, if I've been beyond the airport.
uranianlightning
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Level 71
Jan 20, 2026
The sodium content of table salt is around 39%, whereas MSG is only about 12% sodium. Because MSG can be used as a food seasoning in lieu of table salt, it is thought to be one contributor to the Japanese longevity “paradox”.
AlexThirkell
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Level 74
Sep 28, 2020
The Cuba/Peru one makes it seem like Cuba is entirely west of Peru, which of course it isn't - for the majority of Cuba's landmass, Peru is due south.
Malbaby
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Level 70
May 21, 2021
Peru cannot be 'Due South' of Cuba, as 'Due' means directly South. PS Nitpickers I usually find annoying and here I am doing just that, so, I am awarding myself a 'Golden Nitpickers' medal for May 2012.
smoceany
+8
Level 51
Jun 15, 2021
wrong year
sambadojazz
+2
Level 55
Mar 26, 2022
Except that it *is* directly south. Whoops! Guess that makes it due south after all.
Dollyfroggy
+1
Level 63
Feb 6, 2024
Malbaby likely meant south without passing through any other countries.
SpencerGT
+1
Level 68
Aug 13, 2024
This is more like a platinum nitpick award.
sihollett
+2
Level 91
Oct 1, 2020
re: The Queen and Driving Licences - UK Driving Licence are issued in her name, and so she doesn't need something to say she is allowed to drive, because she's clearly given permission to herself.
shingen
+2
Level 86
Nov 7, 2020
Same reason why Queenie doesn't have/need a passport - they are issued in her name
Baxtergrad
+2
Level 51
Dec 24, 2020
Same reason why I don’t need water - it’s made in my name
lucd13
+4
Level 70
Dec 31, 2020
Not sure about this 'for some reason' business. HM can drive without a licence - AND travel abroad without a passport - because these documents are issued in her name.
elcampeador
+1
Level 77
Jul 25, 2022
It's called humor, my friend. Or as HM would refer to it, humour (or alternately "laughies").
PitifulExcuse
+1
Level 65
Mar 19, 2024
I don't get the joke.
Leafsnationguy
+1
Level 56
Jan 29, 2026
Cause HM is english
GlaucusExquisita
+12
Level 78
Apr 8, 2021
They could have named the northernmost point something awesome like "Big Chungus 2" but noooo bland scientist over here prefers "83-42"
Magarara
+1
Level 53
Apr 18, 2021
Hike!
jxdn
+1
Level 33
Jun 24, 2021
In Tuvalu, Micronesia, Samoa, And Nauru it’s illegal to name your child Brxgsmwo But it’s legal to name your child Sajaoansk2u.

Guys, what are you thinking?

eppek
+1
Level 69
Jan 26, 2022
Making up facts.
IamTheSam
+2
Level 48
Sep 2, 2021
I'm just imagining the scene when a copper pulls over the Queen for speeding and asks for her I.D.
sambadojazz
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Level 55
Mar 26, 2022
I'm sure it would go something like the probably-not-true-but-funny story about LBJ getting pulled over in Texas after he left the White House. The trooper says, "Oh my God!" and LBJ replies "And don't you forget it, son!" before driving off.
IamTheSam
+1
Level 48
Sep 2, 2021
Never would have guessed Namibia. And in fact, I didn't.
sambear
+2
Level 80
Jun 13, 2022
The reason why the queen can drive without a licence is techically all driving licences are issued in her name so as she is the queen she didn't need one because she can just tell the officer that she is allowed to drive
Acer11818
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Level 55
Sep 30, 2022
change the queen one to king
Virtuosa22
+3
Level 51
Feb 2, 2023
#429 For some reason, the King of the United Kingdom can drive without a driver's License. He is the only person in the UK who can legally do so....

That is because all UK passports and UK Driving Licenses are issued in the name of the reigning monarch or sovereign, this is the reason.

TurkeyCookTime
+1
Level 85
Nov 8, 2023
83-42 was discovered in 2003, not 1998. Also, it's unknown if it's permanent, or if it is still above water at high tide. The northernmost undisputed, permanent land is Kaffeklubben Island, but due to rising sea levels and erosion, it probably won't be forever.
ColinSutton
+1
Level 56
Oct 3, 2024
The monarch in the UK does not need a licence because they are issued in their name.
tsmith
+1
Level 59
Jan 14, 2025
Isn’t 83-42 a floating gravel bank? Wikipedia says that the undisputed northernmost point of permanent land is Kaffeklubben Island
GoldenEagleQuiz
+1
Level 41
Jan 25, 2026
#427 makes complete sense to me, as the majority of Canadians live in southern Ontario (Toronto, Hamillton, etc.) or southern Quebec (Montreal, Quebec City, etc.)
Jsherman13
+1
Level 35
Feb 22, 2026
It's not for just some random reason. Same reason why the Queen/King can travel without a passport. Legal documents in the UK are issued in the name of the monarch, so they don't need to issue one to themselves as they are the monarch.
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