AWESOME FACTS ABOUT EVERYTHING CLXXV 

1. The Bikini Atoll in the Marshall Islands of the western Pacific remains significantly radioactive from the extensive U.S. nuclear testing (1946-1958), making it largely uninhabitable and hazardous for permanent resettlement.

2. Until 1909, kerosine was the primary end product of petroleum - historically far more important than gasoline. Kerosine served as the primary illuminant of lamps before electricity, with gasoline initially a useless byproduct of kerosine refining. The rise of the automobile brought on the dominance of gasoline, although kerosine remains vital for jet fuel.

3. In the realm of unsung heroes, Charles Babbage (1791-1871) is a giant. An English mathematician, philosopher, and mechanical engineer, he originated the concept of a digital programmable computer. Babbage is considered by some to be "the father of the computer."

4. Another unsung hero: Ada Lovelace (1815-1852), an English mathematician and writer. She is widely recognized as the first computer programmer for creating the first algorithm intended for a machine, specifically Charles Babbage's Analytic Engine, envisioning that computers could do more than just calculate numbers.  While Babbage conceived the machine, Lovelace understood its potential for processing symbols and wrote the first computer program in the world -the foundational code, including the concept of looping instructions. (Ada Lovelace was the daughter of Romantic poet Lord Byron.)

5. The iconic song "Over the Rainbow" with music by Harold Arlen and lyrics by Yip Harburg was originally sung by Judy Garland in The Wizard of Oz. Although the song begins with "Somewhere", the song title is "Over the Rainbow."

6. No Social Security Card number can start with 9. 

7. Bubble and squeak is a traditional British fried dish made from leftover cooked potatoes and cabbage, often with other roasted vegetables and meat like bacon or ham, mixed and fried until crispy. The name comes from the "bubbling" and "squeaking" sounds the ingredients make while cooking in the pan. It's a classic way to use up Sunday roast leftovers, commonly served for breakfast or as a side dish, often with a fried egg on top.