Who was Matías Pérez?
Matías Pérez was a Portuguese-born Cuban resident who started a canopy business in Havana in the 19th century.
What Game Did Fidel Castro Ban After Rising to Power in Cuba?
When Fidel Castro seized power in Cuba, he immediately ordered all game sets of Monopoly to be destroyed.
The Countries Where Coca-Cola is Not Sold
Today, the popular assertion is that Cuba and North Korea are the only two countries where Coca-Cola is not officially sold.
How Many People Live in Cuba?
11.3 million people live in Cuba as of 2022.
Who Was the Longest Ruler of Cuba?
Castro is the world's third-longest serving head of state after Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Fidel Castro Banned Music by the Beatles
In 1964, Fidel Castro banned The Beatles and other bands in Cuba.
Cuba Wants to Pay Off $270 Million Debt in Rum
Communist countries often used commodities as a form of payment during the Soviet-era.
JFK Liked Cuban Cigars
John F Kennedy had a love for cigars.