Who Knew? Some Fun Facts

So, who knows the connection between Toronto, and the Super Man comic book series ? Without looking it up ? JIMB>
Superman has a strong connection to Toronto primarily through co-creator
Joe Shuster, who was born and raised in the city. Shuster based the Daily Planet on the Toronto Daily Star (where he was a paperboy) and modeled the city of
 
The Titanic had four stacks, but only three were functional.

The Titanic’s fourth funnel was a non-functional "dummy" stack added primarily for aesthetic symmetry, to make the ship appear more grand, and to mimic the four-funnel design of competitors. While not connected to the main boilers, it served practical purposes as a ventilator for the engine room and a chimney for the first-class smoking room and galley.
 
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