The world’s first theater devoted exclusively to moving pictures appeared in Pittsburgh in 1905. Its founders called the place Nickelodeon, from the price of admission (a nickel) and “Odeon” the ancient Greek word for theatre. The post 14 Interesting Facts About Pittsburgh first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source
Wimbledon is a global tennis tournament that brings together the world’s most seasoned tennis players. Below are 13 interesting facts about this mega-tennis tournament. 1. It is the Oldest Global Tennis Championship The first-ever Wimbledon match was played in 1877 (the Men’s Single). The Men’s Doubles and Ladies’ Singles began in 1884, while the Mixed…… Read More »
Here are this month’s crazy headlines. 1-5 Crazy Headlines 1. Winning greyhound tested positive for meth. – Source 2. A former Minneapolis police officer called Derek Chauvin’s guilty verdict a ‘tragedy,’ saying he fears it will start a ‘new trend’ of sending cops to prison. – Source 3. SHOCKING: Man throws coins into plane engine…… Read More »
Here are this week’s Life Pro Tips. 1. If you’re stuck in the elevator call the Fire Department, not the building management/maintenance. The fire department has the means to enter a building and the tools to open the elevator. Often times there is no maintenance team on site. If they are, they usually do not…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 283, click here. 1. An aerial photo of the Kowloon Walled City, Hong Kong, 1989. 2. The seizure of Elián González by the FBI during an early morning raid, 22 April 2000. 3. The Beatles pose with “The Greatest”, Cassius Clay (Muhammad Ali), at the Fifth…… Read More »
Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 622, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. Each year, 22,000 pounds of dust from the Sahara Desert is carried by air currents to the Amazon Rainforest where it is an important source of phosphorus for tropical plants. – Source 2. Judith Love Cohen, who helped create…… Read More »
Many regard Mont Blanc as the birthplace of modern mountaineering, but it is also a popular destination for all outdoor enthusiasts. Travelers flock to the idyllic Mont Blanc to climb, cycle, ski, and view the majestic natural creation. The following are 13 unique facts about Mont Blanc: 1. Highest Alpine Mountain Mont Blanc has an elevation rising…… Read More »
Here are 30 Interesting Facts About Internet. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Internet 1. The internet speed on the International Space Station is faster than the average internet speed in Australia. – Source 2. Canada is deemed “Third World” in Broadband Internet rating by Netflix. – Source 3. There’s a bigger part of the Internet, which…… Read More »
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is a common myth about your country that is 100% false but many people still believe in it? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them in any way. 1. That we say “shrimp…… Read More »