... that Angampora (pictured), a martial art native to Sri Lanka which incorporates pressure point attacks, was banned by the British who gained control of the island in the early 19th century?
... that Uthayan is the only newspaper in Jaffna which did not cease publication during the Sri Lankan Civil War, amid numerous attacks and threats?
... that Ridi Viharaya(pictured), a Buddhist cave temple in Sri Lanka, was built by Dutthagamani of Anuradhapura in gratitude that the cave's silver helped him achieve one of his dreams?