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Random Facts that You Won’t Believe are True

25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 369

Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 368, click here. 1. Metallica, 1985. 2. Edmund Hillary took this photograph of Tenzing Norgay as they set foot on the summit of Mount Everest, 29 May 1953. 3. The University of Pennsylvania dental students observing surgery in the Oral Surgery Clinic at the former Philadelphia…… Read More »

5 Things You Should Know – Part 480

Here are 5 things you should know. 1. There is a website that archived 150k+ flash games and animations. After Adobe killed Flash in 2020, many of these games were lost forever. I came across a website, “FlashMuseum” which allows you to run all the old Flash games and animations using an emulator (you don’t…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13392 – The Scott Kelly Gorilla Suit Prank

An astronaut packed a gorilla suit for a mission to the ISS. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13392 – The Scott Kelly Gorilla Suit Prank appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #837

Humans can learn to observe their surroundings with echolocation. By snapping or clicking their tongue, humans can bounce sound waves off of nearby objects. The resulting echo reveals the approximate size and distance of the obstacle. Anyone with normal hearing can learn this skill. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #837 first appeared on… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13391 – Giant Penguin Hoax

Two men fooled Florida residents into thinking there was a giant penguin in Clearwater. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13391 – Giant Penguin Hoax appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 301

A survey of 17,000 people in 27 countries shows people’s values are becoming more frugal. 55% aren’t interested in brands anymore, 67% want repairable goods & not replaceable ones, & 62% have no interest in fashion trends. The post 25 Uplifting Headlines of the Week – Part 301 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13389 – Single Presidents

Only two U.S. presidents were bachelors when elected. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13389 – Single Presidents appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #836

Lemons are not naturally occurring fruit. They were created in SE Asia by crossing a citron with a bitter orange around 4000 years ago. They were spread around the world after being found to prevent scurvy. Life didn’t give us lemons. We made them ourselves. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #836 first appeared… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13387 – Earth’s Core May Be Hotter Than The Sun

Research suggests that the earth’s core is hotter than the surface of the sun. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13387 – Earth’s Core May Be Hotter Than The Sun appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source