Yearly Archives: 2022

WTF Fun Fact – Early Doping In Cyclists

In the early 1990s, cyclists who doped at the Tour De France used so much EPOs (Erythropoietin) that they had … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Early Doping In Cyclists appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Nike’s Cortez shoes were going…

Nike’s Cortez shoes were going to be called Aztec, but Adidas threatened legal action because of their Azteca Gold shoes. In response Nike decided to name the new model after Hernán Cortés, whose expedition led to the Aztec Empire’s fall. The post Nike’s Cortez shoes were going… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #703

A Formula 1 driver can lose up to 3 kilograms of weight after each race. This weight loss is mainly due to intense sweating during the race. The temperature in the cockpit can reach up to 50 degrees Celcius. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #703 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 256

Sucking DNA out of the sky could help us to identify and save endangered species. The post 25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 256 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

5 Things You Should Know – Part 444

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Studies show that the older you are, the more you value experiences over material goods. When picking presents. Toys will bring more happiness for children, experiences for older folks. Your expensive TV in 10 years will just be an old TV that might need a replacement while…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Roofman

An escaped robber known as “Roofman” (Jeffrey Allen Manchester) created a secret hideout inside a Toys “R” Us. He played … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Roofman appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Presidential Cigarettes

US Presidents used to give out special presidential packs of cigarettes to guests boarding Air Force One. They were later … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Presidential Cigarettes appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Devil Frog

Beelzebufo ampinga, also known as the Devil Frog, is the largest known frog species to have ever lived. They grew … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Devil Frog appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

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