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Crazy Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Pekin in Illinois

The city of Pekin in Illinois was misnamed due to the misconception that it was located on the opposite side of the world from Beijing, China. In reality, it is situated across from the Indian Ocean. Source

Hysterical strength

Hysterical strength is a phenomenon where individuals exhibit remarkable physical strength in exceptional circumstances, surpassing their normal capabilities. For instance, a woman who rescued several children by fending off a polar bear and another who lifted a car to a height sufficient to rescue a person are both examples of this remarkable display of strength.… Read More »

Jelly Belly Ronald Reagan

Ronald Reagan relied on jelly beans to help him overcome his smoking habit. In fact, he had such a fondness for them that he ordered 300,000 jelly beans to be delivered to the White House each month. He would frequently distribute them to guests and staff, and black licorice was his favorite flavor. As a… Read More »

Third Man Syndrome

The Third Man Syndrome refers to the phenomenon where mountain climbers and explorers report feeling the presence of an unseen entity during traumatic survival situations. This entity is said to communicate with the victim, offering practical advice and encouragement. Sir Ernest Shackleton’s 1919 book “South” documented his belief that an intangible companion accompanied him and… Read More »

Nellie Bly’s Journey

Nellie Bly, a female reporter, successfully recreated Jules Verne’s famous novel “Around The World In 80 Days.” In 1888, she proposed to her editor at the New York World to undertake a journey around the world, making Verne’s fictional story a reality. On November 14, 1889, with two days’ notice, Bly boarded the Augusta Victoria… Read More »

Let’s get ready to rumble!

Michael Buffer’s catchphrase “Let’s get ready to rumble!” has generated $400 million in revenue through licensing as of 2009. Buffer started using the phrase in 1984 and trademarked it in 1992. He uses it in various forms in licensing deals, including Jock Jams, video games, advertisements, and other products. Variations of the phrase have been… Read More »

The Great Depression in 1931 and Cameroon

During the Great Depression in 1931, reports of American citizens suffering from starvation were so widespread that colonial-era Cameroon in West Africa collected funds to aid them. The amount raised was $3.77, equivalent to approximately $70 in today’s currency. Source

2014 Pulitzer Prize

The winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize for poetry sold fewer than 400 copies, suggesting that writing fiction may be more profitable. Source

Modesto

Californians intended to name a new city after San Francisco businessman William Ralston, but he humbly declined the offer, stating that he was not deserving of such an honor. As a result, the city was named Modesto, California in recognition of his modesty. Source

Eating pickles at the movies

Texans are known to enjoy eating pickles while at the movies, which they refer to as “movie theater pickles”. This practice is unique to Texas and often surprises those who move away and find that no one else in other parts of the country has heard of this movie theater snack. Source

Mount Everest and Sir George Everest

Mount Everest was named after Sir George Everest despite his lack of connection to the mountain and against his wishes. He opposed the naming due to the difficulties in writing “Everest” in Hindi and the difficulty in pronunciation for local people. in fact, he never got to see with his own eyes the mountain that… Read More »