Discovering the Strange and Unusual

Well, it’s been a fun few days researching and writing up the first selection of articles for travellers visiting this site.

My favourite new bit of info was that when all our 1c and 2c pieces were taken out of circulation in 1992 they were then melted down and forged into the bronze medals for the 2000 Sydney Olympic Games. The theory being that each of these coins (which were first introduced in 1966 and therefore been in circulation for up to 26 years) would have travelled all over our vast country and had all kinds of stories to tell, thereby making them a true part of Australia. Great idea, huh?

Then there’s also the fact that our country sees as many beachgoers receiving spinal injuries as as we see drownings. Amazing, and to think most of thought sharks and other forms of sea life were the biggest risk. The spinal injuries come mainly from diving into areas where sandbars are obscured by the water and by being dumped by large waves! Think I’ll stick to paddling.

So there you go... I guess that’s one thing about living in such a large country… there’s always something new to learn.

Any of the facts about Australia that surprised you?