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WTF Fun Fact 12678 – The (2nd?) Tallest Statue of Jesus

There’s a new Jesus statue in town and it’s sparking a contest to build the biggest. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12678 – The (2nd?) Tallest Statue of Jesus appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Longest Lightning Bolt On Record

In 2020, a lightning bolt extended a total of 477.2 miles and spread across 3 states: Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Longest Lightning Bolt On Record appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Due to food and labour shortages…

Due to food and labour shortages in the 1960’s, Brazil has the world’s largest population of Japanese people outside of Japan. The post Due to food and labour shortages… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Papagaio do Tráfico

In 2019, Brazilian pоlіce seized a parrot who had been taught to alert criminals to nearby pоlіce by shouting: “Mum, … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Papagaio do Tráfico appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Pico da Neblina (Fog Peak)

Due to its remoteness in the Amazon and virtually constant dense cloud cover, Brazil’s tallest mountain at 2,994m above sea … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Pico da Neblina (Fog Peak) appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

In 1910, black sailors of the…

In 1910, black sailors of the Brazilian navy mutinied and gained control of all of Brazil’s large battleships. They then used the threat of bombarding Rio de Janeiro to successfully force the abolition of the slavery-like conditions they suffered under in the navy. The post In 1910, black sailors of the… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »