Author Archives: WeRaven

16 Interesting Portugal Facts

Portugal is one of Europe’s (and the world’s) most popular countries. Over the years, the region has produced greats such as Vasco Da Gama, one of the greatest navigators, and Cristiano Ronald, one of the best soccer/football players. Other than that, the country’s rich history and Fado music make it one of the most popular…… Read More »

18 Fascinating Sony Walkman Facts

One of life’s probably underrated traits is the ability to invent something to cure a personal problem and that of many others. Here is the context: when Sony’s co-founder, Masaru Ibuka, wanted to listen to music as he sat through the extra-long flights, he influenced the invention of the Sony Walkman. This ended up being…… Read More »

“The Thing” the Revolutionary Soviet Spy Gadget That Baffled the West

On August 4, 1945, William Averell Harriman, United States ambassador to the Soviet Union, received a delegation of the Vladimir Lenin All-Union Pioneers, the Soviet equivalent of the Boy Scouts. As a symbol of cooperation between the two Allied nations during the still-raging Second World War, the Young Pioneers presented Harriman with a gift: a… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13687 – The Bats of the Biblioteca Joanina

At the Biblioteca Joanina, the bats are taking care of the books. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13687 – The Bats of the Biblioteca Joanina appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source