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Random Facts that You Won’t Believe are True

WTF Fun Fact 13498 – Record High Temperature

Alaska and Hawaii share the same record-high temperature. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13498 – Record High Temperature appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

7 Interesting Waterbuck Facts

Waterbucks are the biggest in their family. Placed under the genus Kobus, the Bovidae family, the large antelope is predominant in sub-Saharan Africa. Adult males weigh about 262kgs (578 pounds), while females weigh around 214kgs (about 472 pounds). Male waterbucks have long, spiral hones that curve backwards and forward– it’s hard to miss them. Sometimes…… Read More »

7 Mind-blowing PI (π) Facts

“If the radius of a circle is 14cm, find its circumference. Take 3.14 as π.” You have probably encountered such math exercises. At the time, unless you cared about the subject, chances are you did them for the marks and never cared about the origin of the PI symbol or who came up with the…… Read More »

How Much Horsepower Does a Horse Have?

Among the things that aren’t really what their names say they are, horsepower joins the list of Greenland and Iceland. To paint the picture for you, Iceland is greener than Greenland, and the latter has more ice than Iceland. In the same breath, the word horsepower resonates more with engines than it does with horses.…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13494 – John Wilkins’ 17th-Century Moon Mission

Anglican clergyman John Wilkins first theorized a moon landing in the 17th century. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13494 – John Wilkins’ 17th-Century Moon Mission appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

6 Intriguing Nuclear Reactor Facts

For the longest time, nuclear energy has divided opinions across the globe. Countries with this resource have always been considered more powerful. This is understandable, considering the energy can be catastrophically destructive, especially if used in atomic bombs or fail. However, did you know that nuclear is the world’s second-largest source of low-carbon power? It’s…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13492 – Information Seeking Behavior

Information seeking behavior boosts dopamine and encourages us to keep scrolling out news feeds. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13492 – Information Seeking Behavior appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

6 Fascinating Sea Lion Facts

It’s very easy to confuse sea lions with seals. This is understandable, considering they are in the same scientific group of mammals, including walruses. The differentiating factor between seals and sea lions is the earflaps: sea lions have small earflaps on their head sides, while seals don’t. Instead, they have small, hole-like openings. Generally, these…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13490 – KFC Pothole Repair

In 2009, KFC’s pothole repair program was a success in at least 4 cities. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13490 – KFC Pothole Repair appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

6 Intereresting Rope Climbing Facts

Whether watching on TV, in a gym, or anywhere, rope climbing is so much fun. The way participants compete to get to the top is satisfying. To an onlooker, professional rope climbers can make it look so easy. The truth is it requires passion and literal sweat to excel at it. Rope climbing demands core…… Read More »