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St. Patrick’s Day Factoid Edition
It’s after midnight in Ireland, therefore St. Patrick’s Day is over. Feel free to continue or begin drinking anyway. I hope yours was great.
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Bono is a twat.
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The name Kermit is Irish-Gaelic for “free man,” yet Kermit the Frog was slave to a muppeteer. Ironic, huh?
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The harp is the national symbol of Ireland. It’s also a brand of Irish lager. Add the last part to the tasty list.
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One of Ireland’s native games is called hurling, which despite its name does not normally involve vomiting. Instead it involves people smacking the hell out of a ball and beating each other with sticks. But, don’t hold me to that.
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Actress Jill Ireland–not from Ireland.
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The Irish aren’t really all leprechauns who hoard Lucky Charms, although I bet the most anemic of them have pink hearts.
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Much like Wales, Ireland is really pretty. Clicking the photo will take you to more photos that will make you wish you were not where you are right now, unless you’re in Ireland.
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Since 1990, the Republic of Ireland has had two presidents, both of whom are female. They are Mary Therese Winifred Robinson and Mary McAleese.
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Ireland is the world’s largest exporter of bananas.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day
May the road rise to meet you and the wind be always at your back.
In case you are unsure if you’re Irish or of Irish descent, I’ve made a quick little map to serve as your guide. If you live in one of the countries indicated in either green or orange, you should be drunk [...]