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Crazy Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

The creators of the US state north…

The creators of the US state north of Oregon were originally planning to name it Columbia, but were concerned it would be confused with the District of Columbia. So they named it Washington instead. The post The creators of the US state north… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The Statue of Liberty almost wasn’t…

The Statue of Liberty almost wasn’t built in New York because the governor wouldn’t use city funds to build its pedestal, but Joseph Pulitzer’s newspaper articles inspired 160,000 people to donate. Though a majority of donations were less than $1, they raised over $100,000 in just five months. The post The Statue of Liberty almost… Read More »

James Murray Spangler (1848–1915)…

James Murray Spangler (1848–1915), a salesman and janitor, invented the first commercially successful portable electric vacuum cleaner that revolutionized household carpet cleaning. His device was the first to use both a cloth filter bag and cleaning attachments. His invention was patented 1908. The post James Murray Spangler (1848–1915)… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In the United States of 1953, atomic fallout…

In the United States of 1953, atomic fallout was damaging vehicles so badly that President Eisenhower was notified of the disaster. Scientific study confirmed the damages, but then later It turned out to be a case of mass hysteria. The post In the United States of 1953, atomic fallout… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Some people, particularly in the USA…

Some people, particularly in the USA, modify their cars to produce a thick black diesel smoke in order to annoy or protest against cyclists and environmentalists. This modification is known as “Rolling Coal”. The post Some people, particularly in the USA… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Walter Shaw, the inventor of three-way…

Walter Shaw, the inventor of three-way calling and call waiting, went on to create the “black box” for the Italian Mafia, which allowed them to make untraceable long-distance calls. The post Walter Shaw, the inventor of three-way… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In the 1900s the Austerlitz family in Omaha….

In the 1900s the Austerlitz family in Omaha, Lutheran German emigrants, moved to New York City in hopes of finding fortune through their children’s vaudeville talents. The son wore a top hat and studied tango, waltz, and other ballroom dances. He would become Fred Astaire. The post In the 1900s the Austerlitz family in Omaha….… Read More »

In 1963, George Blonsky patented…

In 1963, George Blonsky patented a table that used centrifugal force to assist in childbirth. The expectant mother would be strapped down and spun at high speed, and the baby caught in a net. The post In 1963, George Blonsky patented… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The population of Rio de Janeiro…

The population of Rio de Janeiro was so unsatisfied with its politicians during the election of 1988, that a well-known local monkey from a zoo received over 400,000 votes. The post The population of Rio de Janeiro… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Triplets were deliberately separated at birth….

Triplets were deliberately separated at birth by their adoption agency. After investigative journalist, Lawrence Wright, looked into the matter, it was revealed the triplets were part of a scientific experiment by Dr. Peter B. Neubauer. The post Triplets were deliberately separated at birth…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Charles Dickens’ father was imprisoned…

Charles Dickens‘ father was imprisoned when he was boy for unpaid debts. At the age of 12, Dickens’ was forced to leave school and work 10-hour long days at a warehouse for 6 shillings per day. The post Charles Dickens’ father was imprisoned… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source