Daily Archives: January 15, 2022

America’s tipping culture came…

America’s tipping culture came from Europe in the 1850s, but it was so unpopular that it was made illegal in 6 states, and the anti-tipping movement spread back to Europe, decimating tipping in Europe to what it is today. Meanwhile the opposite happened in America, tipping was gradually accepted. The post America’s tipping culture came…… Read More »

After Sir Isaac Newton died…

After Sir Isaac Newton died, his hair was examined and found to have contained mercury, probably resulting from his alchemical pursuits. Many historians believe that this probable mercury poisoning could explain his eccentric behavior in his later life. The post After Sir Isaac Newton died… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

A Japanese rail company once apologised…

A Japanese rail company once apologised when a train left its station 25 seconds early. The operator said, “the great inconvenience we placed upon our customers was truly inexcusable”. The post A Japanese rail company once apologised… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source