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In 1972, The Los Alamos National Laboratories….
In 1972, The Los Alamos National Laboratories patented a nuclear tunnel boring machine, claiming it could reach depths of 18+ miles. It uses molten lithium to melt through rock, leaving behind a tunnel with a glass-like finish. The post In 1972, The Los Alamos National Laboratories…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which…
A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which consists of equal parts red wine and cola, dates back to the 1920s, originating in Spain. However, the drink didn’t become popular until around 1953 when Coca-Cola became readily available in Spain. The post A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
According to Greek mythology, humans once had 2 heads…
Heinz petitioned American bun companies…
In 1984, astronaut Bruce McCandless floated…
In 1987, several French taxi cabs were…
In 1987, several French taxi cabs were installed with a device that would shock unruly passengers in the backseat. The then new product was called “the blazing seat,” and it was being marketed as a way of making taxi drivers’ jobs safer. The post In 1987, several French taxi cabs were… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »
Japan has an almost forgotten indigenous….
In 1918, Iowa Governor William F. Harding…
In 1918, Iowa Governor William F. Harding signed a proclamation banning all languages other than English for public conversation, education, speeches, or church services. Some churches had to close and people were fined for speaking German on the phone. The post In 1918, Iowa Governor William F. Harding… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
James Harrison, an Australian blood plasma donor,…
James Harrison, an Australian blood plasma donor, is known as “The Man with the Golden Arm”. His unusual plasma composition has been used to cure Rhesus disease. He has made over 1,100 donations throughout his lifetime, and these donations are estimated to have saved over 2.5 million babies. The post James Harrison, an Australian blood… Read More »