The Unexpected Rules and Customs of the Amish Community

Faceless Dolls

Have you ever seen an Amish doll? Locals right outside of the Amish community are probably more likely to have seen these dolls, but these are very popular for Amish children. The dolls are faceless because the Amish do not like to promote pride and vanity.

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The More You Know

  • Commercial flights were allowed to fly any course to their destination and would often detour over points of interest. This ended in 1956 when two planes crashed mid-flight over the Grand Canyon.
  • Your brain is sometimes more active when you're asleep than when you're awake.
  • The word "muscle" comes from a Latin term meaning "little mouse."
  • You can major in wine at Cornell University.
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