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An Australian diver befriended…

An Australian diver befriended a baby shark. For years afterwards, whenever the shark would see him, she would swim up to him and demand cuddles. The post An Australian diver befriended… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Frank Wills, the security guard who…

Frank Wills, the security guard who discovered the Watergate break-in that eventually led to the resignation of Richard Nixon, struggled with unemployment and poverty for the rest of his life. By the time of his mother’s death in 1993, Wills was so destitute that he had to donate her body to medical research because he… Read More »

In 1999, a $125m orbiter around…

In 1999, a $125m orbiter around mars disappeared from existence due to an error in the software control system caused by two teams who were using different systems of measurement. The post In 1999, a $125m orbiter around… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The Icelandic government banned…

The Icelandic government banned the stationing of black American soldiers in Iceland during the Cold War so as to “protect Icelandic women and preserve a homogenous national body”. After pressure from the US military, the ban was eventually lifted in the late 1960s. The post The Icelandic government banned… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – A “Heart” In Each Horse Hoof

Horses have a “pumping mechanism” in each hoof which helps return blood to the heart. The mechanism is necessary due … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – A “Heart” In Each Horse Hoof appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Interesting Facts About New Zealand

Here are 25 Interesting Facts About New Zealand. 1-5 Interesting Facts About New Zealand 1. New Zealand is part of a 93% submerged continent known as Zealandia. – Source 2. A dolphin named Pelorus Jack regularly guided ships in New Zealand through treacherous waters until his disappearance in 1912. – Source 3. It is illegal…… Read More »

30 Interesting Facts About Marvel Comics

Here are 30 Interesting Facts About Marvel Comics. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Marvel Comics 1. Stan Lee who worked for Marvel as a writer for hire sued Marvel in 2005 because he was hurt by Marvel Comics’ decision to keep profits from him over his 60 years with the company. – Source 2. In the…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – The Gin Craze

When the British raised taxes on beer in the 17th century, they inadvertently made gin the cheapest alcoholic beverage. The … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – The Gin Craze appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Psychologists found that interrogative self-talk…

Psychologists found that interrogative self-talk, asking yourself a question about a future action increases the likelihood of it happening. For example, rather than saying “I’m going to the gym later.” You would say, “Will I go to the gym later?” It triggers more goal-oriented behavior. The post Psychologists found that interrogative self-talk… appeared first on… Read More »

In the Amish subgroup called Renno

In the Amish subgroup called Renno, men are allowed to wear only one suspender. The post In the Amish subgroup called Renno appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In WW2 when the US Air Force were trying…

In WW2 when the US Air Force were trying to reduce losses of their bombers, they wanted to add armor to the areas that received the most damage, but a mathematician suggested they add the armor in areas that did not receive damage, as planes shot in those areas never made it back to be… Read More »