Daily Archives: July 24, 2021

WTF Fun Fact – Shouting Bomb

In 1957, the US military developed a ‘shouting bomb’. The nine-foot long bomb could address large crowds for nearly 3 … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Shouting Bomb appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

5 Things You Should Know – Part 425

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. The physical properties of floodwaters in a flash flood are more dangerous than an equivalent clear stream, and you should never attempt to enter or cross the flow. There have been many videos recently of people and vehicles submerged in brown soil- and debris-laden floodwaters across the…… Read More »

25 Kickass Random Facts List #654

In 1999, Harvard physicist Lene Hau was able to slow down light to 17 meters per second and in 2001, was able to stop light completely. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #654 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Jam-Busting

In several Chinese cities, companies operate a “jam-busting” service. Drivers in traffic jams who need to get somewhere urgently call … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Jam-Busting appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 271

If higher dimensions exist, then ghosts are probably higher dimensional beings doing lower dimensional science projects. The post 25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 271 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

25 Crazy Headlines of the Month – Part 201

Here are this month’s crazy headlines. 1-5 Crazy Headlines 1. Viral video shows Malaysian police destroying 1,069 bitcoin mining rigs with a steamroller. – Source 2. Man, 108, dies just before Supreme Court hears case he filed in 1968. – Source 3. Homeowners yell ‘have him die somewhere else’ as hero lawn care worker tries…… Read More »

In 2005, the London Underground…

In 2005, the London Underground started playing orchestral soundtracks in 65 tube stations as part of a scheme to deter anti-social behavior. As a result, a 33 percent decline in robberies, a 25 percent decline in staff verbal assaults, and a 37 percent decrease in vandalism was observed. The post In 2005, the London Underground…… Read More »

Cincinnati Reds player Adam Dunn…

Cincinnati Reds player Adam Dunn once hit a home run from Ohio to Kentucky. The ball left the stadium and bounced off of the street onto a piece of driftwood in the Ohio River, stopping in Kentucky. The post Cincinnati Reds player Adam Dunn… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

For his performance at a comedy club…

For his performance at a comedy club, Andy Kaufman once brought a sleeping bag onto the stage, curled into it, and spent his entire act napping before the audience. The post For his performance at a comedy club… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

William McKinley wore a red carnation…

William McKinley wore a red carnation on his suit for good luck. In 1901, he traveled to Buffalo for the Pan-American Exposition. As he was greeting the public, he gifted his flower to a girl in the crowd, saying “I must give this flower to another little flower.” Minutes later he was shot. The post… Read More »