The Empire State Building opened its doors this month in 1931

◆ VENEZUELA WAS THE FIRST COUNTRY TO ABOLISH THE DEATH PENALTY, IN 1863.

◆ There is a cafe in Korea decorated to create the illusion that visitors are sitting in a black-andwhite line drawing.

◆ JAMAIS VU IS THE OPPOSITE OF DEJA VU, WHEN YOU’RE ACTUALLY FAMILIAR WITH A SITUATION BUT DON’T QUITE RECOGNISE IT.

◆ Seiryu Miharashi station in Japan has no exits or entrances. It’s only there so passengers can step off the train and admire the view of the Nishiki River.