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Crazy Facts That Will Blow Your Mind

Novella vs Novel

A piece of fiction that falls within the word count range of 20,000 to 49,999 is typically referred to as a novella. On the other hand, once the word count of a book reaches 50,000, it is generally classified as a novel. Source

Ghosts vs UFOs

A study conducted in 2019 revealed that among Americans, there has been a rise in the belief in ghosts and UFOs since 2007. It is interesting to note that men tend to have a higher belief in UFOs, while women tend to have a stronger belief in ghosts and witchcraft compared to the opposite gender.… Read More »

Weirdest Tourist Attractions

In the USA, one of the weirdest tourist attractions is the “Salvation Mountain” in California, which is an outsider art installation created by Leonard Knight. The mountain is made entirely out of adobe clay and straw, and is painted in bright, vibrant colors with religious messages and Bible verses. Despite its remote location in the… Read More »

Great Emu War

During the Great Emu War in Australia in 1932, the Australian military used machine guns to fight against an army of emus. Despite the use of heavy artillery, the emus proved too elusive and only a small number were killed, leading to the military’s defeat in the so-called “war”. Source

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 »

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

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 »