Since the Japanese title of Castlevania translates as Devil’s Castle Dracula, one of the bigwigs for Konami of America changed it to Castlevania to avoid any scandal of offending Christians.
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Fun Fact: The Importance of Lotus Flowers in Medicine
Lotus flowers have been used for medicinal purposes such as pain relievers and muscle relaxers.
Fun Fact: Tron’s Bizarre Oscar Snub
The 1982 movie Tron was snubbed at the Oscars for special effects despite being revolutionary for its time. The reasoning was because it used computer graphics which they considered to be cheating.
Fun Fact: Continent Etymology
The English word continent comes from Latin words terra continens meaning “continuous land.”
Fun Fact: Reef Etymology
The English word reef comes from the Old Norse word rif meaning “rib.”