Trivia in Mann

National symbols

Flag: A red flag with a triskelion (three-legged symbol) based on the Celtic sea god Manannán, symbolizing the island's motto 'Whichever way you throw, it will stand'.

Emblem: A coat of arms featuring a triskelion at the center with Celtic cross decorations and the Manx motto 'Quocunque Jeceris Stabit' (Whichever way you throw, it will stand) inscribed below.

Trivia & facts

• Tynwald, believed to have been established in 979, claims to be the world's oldest continuous parliament.
• Many roads on the island have no statutory speed limit for motor vehicles.
• The only UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in the Irish Sea (designated in 2016).
• All postal codes on the Isle of Man begin with "IM".
• Google's ".IM" domain is popular due to association with instant messaging.
• The triskelion's legs are always depicted rotating clockwise.
• The Manx cat, originating from the Isle of Man, is famous for its extremely short tail.
• Legend says five kingdoms can be seen from the summit of Snaefell mountain.
• The Beer Purity Law of 1874 is stricter than that of mainland Britain.
• Manx currency is generally not accepted on the British mainland.