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After the filming of “2001 a Space Odyssey”…

After the filming of “2001 a Space Odyssey”, director Stanley Kubrick destroyed nearly all of the film’s props so that they wouldn’t be used for “lesser” science-fiction films in the future. The post After the filming of “2001 a Space Odyssey”… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Americans spend around $72B in lottery…

Americans spend around $72B in lottery tickets every year, with the chances of winning being less likely than getting attacked by a shark, being killed by a vending machine, being elected president, being struck by lightning, coming down with the plague, or being killed by a falling coconut. The post Americans spend around $72B in… Read More »

In 1985, two Irish boys, aged 13 and

In 1985, two Irish boys, aged 13 and 10, ended up in New York after sneaking onto a train and a ferry in Dublin, a train to Heathrow, and a flight to JFK, all without being caught. The post In 1985, two Irish boys, aged 13 and appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Researchers asked four people to do random…

Researchers asked four people to do random acts of kindness for others. Not only did it improve their own mood, but caused those strangers to be kinder to other people too. There is a ripple effect to kindness. The post Researchers asked four people to do random… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 2013 the Zimbabwean Government…

In 2013 the Zimbabwean Government admitted that their public account held a grand total of $217. The post In 2013 the Zimbabwean Government… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to fight aliens…

Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to fight aliens together. Reagan was also a Sci-fi fan and appointed many sci-fi writers to government think-tanks. The post Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to fight aliens… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

57% of all drivers in the United…

57% of all drivers in the United States admit they don’t use turn signals. Their reasons reveal the worst of driver psychology: Don’t have enough time. The post 57% of all drivers in the United… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Sitting Bull had become responsible…

Sitting Bull had become responsible for an extended family that had grown rather large. As a result, his mother requested that he restrain himself in battle and not be as aggressive so as to prevent major injury or death. He did as she asked, but his hard-earned reputation as a fierce warrior suffered when the… Read More »

Harrison Ford was frozen…

Harrison Ford was frozen in The Empire Strikes Back because, unlike Carrie Fisher and Mark Hamill, Ford had only signed on for two films. After the success of Raiders of the Lost Ark, Lucas didn’t think Ford would return for the 3rd Star Wars film, but left him frozen just in case. The post Harrison… Read More »

The African country of Zambia…

The African country of Zambia entered the Space Race in the 1960s. The plan was to go to Mars and convert aliens to Christianity. The plans ended when one of the “Afronauts” got pregnant, another pulled-out to join a local dance group, and a third went missing. The post The African country of Zambia… appeared… Read More »

Mardi Gras Indians are a group…

Mardi Gras Indians are a group of black people from New Orleans that have their own parade during Mardi Gras. They chose this name to honor Native Americans that helped slaves escape to freedom. The post Mardi Gras Indians are a group… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source