The developers of the racing simulator game Assetto Corsa were attempting to find the source of what they believed to be a bug with the in-game traction control. In reality, the “bug” was the simulation accurately recreating a real world physics problem they were unaware of. The post The developers of the racing simulator… appeared… Read More »
Eliminating tipping has no impact on service or food quality. But, customers reported lower satisfaction when tipping was eliminated – even when it resulted in the meal costing less – because they felt their power over the server was gone. The post Eliminating tipping has no impact… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
The origins of the cowboy tradition come from Spain, beginning with the hacienda system of medieval Spain. This style of cattle ranching spread throughout much of the Iberian peninsula, and later was imported to the Americas. The post The origins of the cowboy tradition… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
“Sputnikfest” is an annual celebration held in the city of Manitowoc, WI where people dress up as aliens and science fiction characters to commemorate a 20lb piece of a Russian satellite crashing down in the city back in 1962. The post “Sputnikfest” is an annual celebration… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
The Breidings Home in KY was set on fire due to a kitchen accident, the whole family escaped but to their surprise the infant daughter was missing. As they panicked they were relieved to see their dog pulling the infant out to safety by her diapers. The post The Breidings Home in KY was set…… Read More »
Bill Gates loves paying taxes. In 2018, he paid over $10 billion in taxes but stated he should be paying more. In an interview, Gates said, “I’ve paid more taxes, over $10 billion, than anyone else, but the government should require people in my position to pay significantly higher taxes.” The post Bill Gates loves… Read More »
Quentin Tarantino dug up and used actual KHJ radio broadcasts from 1968 and 69, along with commercials, for the soundtrack to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He sifted through 17 hours of airchecks to find the tracks he wanted to put in the film. The post Quentin Tarantino dug up and used actual… appeared… Read More »
At a 1976 Amsterdam chess tournament, Soviet grandmaster Viktor Korchnoi politely asked an English competitor how to spell the words “political asylum.” He then went straight to a police station and announced that he wished to defect. The post At a 1976 Amsterdam chess tournament…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
A professional security tester named Jayson E. Street, was once hired to attempt to compromise the computers and networks of a bank in Beirut. He succeeded in the compromise and found several exploits, but was soon shocked to discover he had just robbed/hacked the wrong bank. The post A professional security tester… appeared first on… Read More »