Yearly Archives: 2022

The inventor of washing your….

The inventor of washing your hands with soap, was called “scientifically unsound” and confined to an insane asylum where he died. Source

In 1905, American millionaire ….

In 1905, American millionaire George Kessler threw himself a birthday party at the Savoy Hotel in London that involved flooding the entire courtyard with four feet of water so his guests could dine in gondolas and a five foot birthday cake brought out to them on the back of a baby elephant. Source

To help reduce the high male to female…

To help reduce the high male to female ratio (5:1) in a small Australian mining town (Mount Isa), the mayor put out a call to lonely “beauty-disadvantaged women” to move to Mount Isa for a chance to find love. Source

JP Morgan bailed out banks in 1907 but…

JP Morgan bailed out banks in 1907 but a severe recession occured anyway. Nelson Aldrich, a powerful senator with close ties to Morgan, led a mission to Europe in 1908 to study the workings of the central banks in England, France and Germany. The Federal Reserve was created a short time later. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13070 – Recessions and Mortality

People tend to be healthier during recessions. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13070 – Recessions and Mortality appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

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WTF Fun Fact 13069 – Enoteca Maria’s Nonnas of the World

A Staten Island restaurant features food cooked by international grandmas. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13069 – Enoteca Maria’s Nonnas of the World appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 286

Here are this week’s uplifting headlines. 1-5 Uplifting Headlines of the Week 1. Brazil’s new president Lula vows to halt Deforestation. – Source 2. All-terrain wheelchairs arrive at U.S. parks: ‘This is life-changing’. – Source 3. “We Have A Broken Healthcare System”: An Ohio County is trying to erase up to $240 million in medical…… Read More »

25 Kickass Random Facts List #784

A study in the UK found that the number of CEOs of top companies with red hair was four times higher than the percentage of persons with red hair in the general population. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #784 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13068 – Religious Websites and Malware

Religious websites may contain more malware than porn sites. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13068 – Religious Websites and Malware appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13067 – The Man With the Golden Arm

An Australian man’s rare blood has saved millions of children. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13067 – The Man With the Golden Arm appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source