Category Archives: Random Facts
7 Little-Known Harriet Tubman Facts
Harriet Tubman is a famous American abolitionist and social activist who overcame all odds to achieve outstanding accomplishments. When speaking about slavery and how far we have come, Harriet’s name ranks amongst the greats who facilitated the much-needed change. Given how phenomenal she was, there are many truths (and lies) that many people do not…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13456 – Old Coronation Chocolate
What is your comfort youtube channel?
We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is your comfort youtube channel? 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. Adam Savage’s channel where he does his one day builds. Total comfort. – FlippyFlippo 2. Primitive technology for…… Read More »
25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 373
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 372, click here. 1. ”Michael”, October 1938. 2. A 19-year-old Al Capone with his father and uncle, 1917. 3. Halloween costumes from the 1920s. 4. Christine Collins was a California mother whose son went missing in 1928. Five months, police found a boy who claimed to…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13455 – Bird Nest Spikes
29 Interesting Facts About Kidnappings
1. The Armed Forces of Colombia commissioned a pop song that included a Morse code message to kidnapped military personnel, “19 people rescued, you’re next. Don’t lose hope”, because the kidnappers would let their captives listen to radio. – Source 2. When Canadian reporter Mellissa Fung was kidnapped by bandits in Afghanistan, Afghan intelligence identified…… Read More »
8 Lesser-Known Chia Seeds Facts
If you are a smoothies, baked products, or protein bars fan, you must have come across chia seeds. Also known scientifically as Salvia hispanica, these nutrient-filled products are from the mint family. They can grow up to 3 feet high, producing long, wide leaves. From health benefits to nutritional value, there is no limit to…… Read More »
Interesting facts about Erwin Schrödinger (and his cat)
Nobel Prize winner Erwin Schrödinger was without a doubt one of the most famous physicists of all time. But, there might be more to his accomplishments than you think. Here are just a couple kick ass facts about Schrödinger and his cat. Famous cat thought experiment demonstrates quantum superposition Almost everyone has heard of Schrödinger’s cat –…… Read More »
WTF Fun Fact 13454 – Dumpling Flavored Soda
25 Interesting Facts About Texas
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Texas. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Texas 1. There exists a massive abandoned supercollider in Texas. – Source 2. Texas no longer offers a special “last meal” to condemned inmates. Instead, such inmate is offered the same meal served to the rest of the unit. – Source 3. In 1996,…… Read More »