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The reason Dalmatians have been historically…
The reason Dalmatians have been historically associated with fire-fighting is because in the days of horse drawn carts, Dalmatians worked exceptionally well with horses and would run ahead of the cart to clear pedestrians and guide the firefighters to fires quickly. The post The reason Dalmatians have been historically… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
Tippi Hedren, star of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”…
Tippi Hedren, star of Hitchcock’s “The Birds”, is the reason why 40% of nail salon technicians in the US are Vietnamese women. While doing humanitarian work in Norcal in the 70’s, she introduced them to nail work, leading many to getting licensed and pass along the skill. The post Tippi Hedren, star of Hitchcock’s “The… Read More »
Saddam Hussein’s family were…
Saddam Hussein’s family were such big fans of the movie Scarface that they named their trust fund “Montana Management” after the lead character’s money laundering front. It held a 2% ownership in magazines such as Elle and Woman’s Day. The post Saddam Hussein’s family were… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
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Fettucine Alfredo was invented…
Fettucine Alfredo was invented by Chef Alfredo Di Lelio for his pregnant wife who had morning sickness. The dish made its way to the U.S. after silent-era film stars Douglas Fairbanks and Mary Pickford ate at the chef’s restaurant during their honeymoon in Rome and asked for the recipe. The post Fettucine Alfredo was invented…… Read More »
Textbook costs are up more than…
Textbook costs are up more than 1000% since the 1970’s. Publishers claim that new digital technologies drive down those costs. Affordability advocates tend to blame publishers and claim the new technologies are an attempt to maintain a stranglehold on the textbook industry disguised as reform. The post Textbook costs are up more than… appeared first… Read More »
The details of the Manhattan Project…
The details of the Manhattan Project were so secret that many workers had no idea why they did their jobs. A laundrywoman had a dedicated duty to “hold up an instrument and listen for a clicking noise” without knowing why. It was a Geiger counter testing the radiation levels of uniforms. The post The details… Read More »
How to Throw the Best Halloween Party
Autumn is in the air, which means that Halloween will be here before you know it. This holiday is great fun for adults and children alike, making the occasion the perfect excuse to throw a party. Here are five tips to help you to throw the best Halloween party ever! Consider Entertainment While everyone will… Read More »
King Gillette, inventor of the safety…
King Gillette, inventor of the safety razor, was a socialist who wrote a book describing his vision of the U.S. population living in a single utopian metropolis/building powered by Niagara Falls. Only 1 in 7 people would need to work, and it would be free of money and thus free of crime. The post King… Read More »
A bank robber in France made a fictitious…
A bank robber in France made a fictitious, coded document which he claimed as evidence during his trial. While the judge was distracted by the document, Albert Spaggiari jumped out of a window, landing safely on a parked car and escaped on a waiting motorcycle. He was never seen again. The post A bank robber… Read More »