Author Archives: WeRaven
25 Kickass Random Facts List #764
The ancient Egyptians believed that the heart recorded all of the good and bad deeds of a person’s life, and was needed for judgment in the afterlife. After death, the heart was weighed against the feather of Maat. If a person had led an unjust life, their heart was too heavy to enter paradise. The… Read More »
12 Foods That Can Keep You Awake At Night (Besides Caffeine)
If you ever find yourself restless at night, it could be because of something you just ate. Not every meal qualifies as a good late-night meal, and many foods have hidden ingredients and properties that can actually keep you up, causing you sleeping trouble, which can be annoying and uncomfortable. When it comes to some… Read More »
Did the heatwave see London Fire Brigade’s busiest day since WWII?
5 Things You Should Know – Part 464
Here are 5 things you should know. 1. This is how to survive extreme heat without air conditioning. Knowing how to handle extreme heat in environments without air conditioning can save your life. As temperatures continue to rise, having this information might mean the difference between life and death. (Evening) As soon as the outside…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 12802 – Nomophobia
It was practically illegal…
It was practically illegal to own gold in the US from 1933 to 1974. Roosevelt signed an Executive Order to force all citizens to turn in almost all gold for about $20 per ounce, then declared the value of $20 in gold to be worth $35 in paper currency – creating a massive inflation. The… Read More »
In 1967 Michigan resident James Osterberg…
In 1967 Michigan resident James Osterberg attended a concert by The Doors (made legendary by Jim Morrison’s lateness and drunken antics). He was so inspired and influenced that his own stage persona evolved into the performer better known as Iggy Pop. The post In 1967 Michigan resident James Osterberg… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source