Rhinestones get their name from the Rhine river as they originated in a port city between France and Germany.
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Fun Fact: The Roman King Son Of King John of England
King John’s son Richard did not succeed him as his first son Henry did, as Henry III. But Richard actually did become king in a different land as King of the Romans, which actually was a fancy name for King of Germany.
Fun Fact: Phil Murphy Working For Obama Administration
Before becoming Governor of New Jersey, Phil Murphy actually worked for the Obama Administration as U.S. Ambassador to Germany.
Fun Fact: The Legality of Running Out of Gas in Germany
On Germany’s Autobahn highway system, it’s illegal to run out of gas as it’s seen as a preventable problem and stopping on the Autobahn for any reason is typically against the law.
Fun Fact: The Very First Gas Station
The first gas station was a modified pharmacy in 1888 and was located in Germany. Many pharmacies later started selling gasoline as a side business.