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Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman…

Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman to be accepted at a medical school in the US, because the students thought her application was a prank from a rival school and voted to let her attend. The post Elizabeth Blackwell became the first woman… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery…

Harriet Tubman escaped slavery in the southerns states, then returned again and again to rescue 70 more enslaved people. Then later, after the Fugitive Slave Act was passed, she helped guide fugitives farther north into Canada. During the American Civil War she helped the Union Army. The post Harriet Tubman escaped slavery… appeared first on… Read More »

In 1984 David Letterman introduced…

In 1984 David Letterman introduced the world to “Velcro Jumping” by proving that with enough Velcro a man could stick to a wall. And by the 1990s, it had become a favorite pub activity in New Zealand. The post In 1984 David Letterman introduced… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In New Zealand in 1959, only 21 people out…

In New Zealand in 1959, only 21 people out of their entire population of 2.3 million were officially unemployed. The post In New Zealand in 1959, only 21 people out… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Boiled potatoes contain a protein…

Boiled potatoes contain a protein called proteinase inhibitor 2 (PI2). This protein may suppress appetite which is what makes everyone feel full. The post Boiled potatoes contain a protein… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The Sopranos creators were often contacted…

The Sopranos creators were often contacted by the FBI and told that actual mobsters, whose conversations were picked up by wiretaps, had plenty to say about the show. They considered the show’s portrayal of the mob life so dead-on, they thought one of their own was was working on the inside. The post The Sopranos… Read More »

During the D-Day invasion…

During the D-Day invasion, the Allies dropped thousands of decoy dummy paratroopers called Ruperts that couldn’t be distinguished from real paratroopers at a distance, these fakes sent Nazi forces chasing them inland in pursuit while real paratroops landed closer to Cherborg and Caen. The post During the D-Day invasion… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Argentina and Chile sent pregnant women…

Argentina and Chile sent pregnant women to Antarctica to have their babies there. All to strengthen their claim on the continent. The post Argentina and Chile sent pregnant women… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Researchers discovered that applying…

Researchers discovered that applying a sonogram to a person’s skull and stimulating specific brain regions can alter their mood. One researcher described applying it to his own head and later feeling like he had a martini. They hope to develop a sonogram-based device to treat mood disorders. The post Researchers discovered that applying… appeared first… Read More »