With the rise of mass produced food after World War II, the croissant experienced a huge surge in popularity in France and all over the world. This lead to many different innovations, including the croissant sandwich which became a hugely popular item on the breakfast menus of fast food restaurants.

She says that her position as an oyster shucker was nothing more than a consequence of living where she did. “When you live in New Orleans, you’re bound to be an oyster shucker,” she says.

Did you know that female African buffaloes have referendums? When it’s time to choose where to move next, each buffalo stands up and faces her preferred path. The lead animal then guides the herd in the direction that had the majority of votes.