Author Archives: WeRaven

25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 291

Wagging tails and big hearts drive a backcountry nonprofit that rescues and rehomes senior dogs. The post 25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 291 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 358

Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 357, click here. 1. A father looking for his two missing sons that went missing during the Kosovo war in 1999. 2. Statue of Liberty towering over Paris just before it was disassembled and shipped to New York, in 1886. 3. Anne Frank, with her sister…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13168 – The Dot Over the i

The dot over the i and j has a funny name. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13168 – The Dot Over the i appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13167 – North Korea’s Hotel of Doom

North Korea has a building called the Hotel of Doom. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13167 – North Korea’s Hotel of Doom appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Norway and electric vehicles

Norway has the highest per capita number of electric vehicles in the world. In fact, electric and hybrid vehicles make up over 50% of all new car sales in Norway. This is due in part to the country’s generous incentives for electric vehicle owners, including exemptions from certain taxes and fees, as well as access… Read More »

5 Things You Should Know – Part 470

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. Why do flight attendants ask you to open the window shades before takeoff and landing? In addition, they always turn off the lights in the cabin at this time. This is so that the human eye can get used to the level of light outside the cabin.…… Read More »

Winter storm

In some parts of the world, the winds during winter storms can be so strong that they can create “snow rollers.” Snow rollers are essentially balls of snow that form when strong winds pick up loose snow and roll it into a ball. These snow rollers can be as small as a tennis ball or… Read More »

25 Kickass Random Facts List #798

Automakers overengineer cars to go over the speed limit to improve reliability. By making a vehicle that can drive up to 120 mph, there’s less strain on the engine when it spends a lifetime of going 65 mph. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #798 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13166 – Most Misspelled Word

Can you guess the most commonly misspelled word in English? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13166 – Most Misspelled Word appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Why people shaved their eyebrows in ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, it was common for people to shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died. Cats were considered sacred animals in ancient Egypt and were often depicted in art and literature as symbols of grace, beauty, and good fortune. The loss of a beloved pet cat was therefore a… Read More »

college football game between Georgia Tech and Cumberland University

In the early 1900s, a college football game between Georgia Tech and Cumberland University ended with a final score of 222-0 in favor of Georgia Tech. Cumberland had only recently formed a football team and was severely outmatched by Georgia Tech, which was one of the top football programs in the country at the time.… Read More »