Oscar Johnson > Quotes

“CAPTCHA, the test that requires users to prove they are human by typing out distorted text or clicking on images, actually has a secondary purpose. Many CAPTCHA tests use words from old books that computers have difficulty recognising. By solving CAPTCHAs, users are unknowingly helping digitise these texts, making them accessible for future generations.”
― Oscar Johnson, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids: Facts Covering History, Science, Nature, Sport, Art, Literature, Geography, Entertainment, Music and Pop Culture

“The true name of Mark Twain was Samuel Langhorne Clemens.”
― Oscar Johnson, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids: Facts Covering History, Science, Nature, Sport, Art, Literature, Geography, Entertainment, Music and Pop Culture

“73 The state capital of Utah in Salt Lake City is also the most populous city in the state. Utah has a recognised and large Mormon community. The Family History Library, which is run by the Mormon Church, is the largest genealogical library in the world.”
― Oscar Johnson, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids: Facts Covering History, Science, Nature, Sport, Art, Literature, Geography, Entertainment, Music and Pop Culture

“The puss moth caterpillar may look soft and cuddly, but it has venomous spines hidden beneath its hair-like bristles. When threatened, it can release these spines, causing painful stings to those who touch it. The lesson here? Don’t judge a book by its cover—or a caterpillar by its fuzziness.”
― Oscar Johnson, 1,001 Amazing Random Fun Facts for Adults and Kids: Facts Covering History, Science, Nature, Sport, Art, Literature, Geography, Entertainment, Music and Pop Culture