The Entire Population of Whittier, Alaska Lives in One Building

Despite The Cold, There Are Outsiders

Despite the sometimes-dangerous temperatures, there are a few brave souls in Whittier that do make a life outside. Unsurprisingly, they’re the busiest in the summer months, when the quiet port becomes a tourist hotspot…

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The More You Know

  • Tic Tac mints are named after the sound their container makes.
  • Portland was named by a coin flip. Had the coin landed the other way, the city would be known as Boston, Oregon.
  • You can hear a blue whale's heartbeat from more than 2 miles away.
  • A group of bunnies is called a "fluffle."
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