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From 1927 to 1952, Tobacco Companies…

From 1927 to 1952, Tobacco Companies used pictures of doctors in their advertising and used slogans claiming that doctors endorsed their brand. The post From 1927 to 1952, Tobacco Companies… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Before becoming president of the…

Before becoming president of the Democratic republic of Vietnam, Ho Chi Minh worked as a dishwasher at the Drayton Court Hotel in London, as a line manager for GM in Boston and a pastry chef in Brooklyn among other jobs. The post Before becoming president of the… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

3% of the general population has…

3% of the general population has antisocial personality disorder: a mental health disorder characterized by disregard for other people. The post 3% of the general population has… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Despite not speaking French, a New…

Despite not speaking French, a New Zealand scrabble player won the French World Scrabble Championships twice by studying the French dictionary for 9 weeks. The post Despite not speaking French, a New… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In the Trans-Am sports car racing series…

In the Trans-Am sports car racing series, from 1967-69, Roger Penske had their Camaro’s dipped in acid to reduce the weight of the steel body. There is controversy about whether or not they cheated on the min. weight limits by having a normal car inspected but racing an acid-dipped car. The post In the Trans-Am… Read More »

Cancun was founded by the Mexican government…

Cancun was founded by the Mexican government using computer models to find a nice spot for tourists. The post Cancun was founded by the Mexican government… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 2009, a 52 year old man used…

In 2009, a 52 year old man used forged papers to enroll as a high school student at Waterford High School. The post In 2009, a 52 year old man used… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In the weeks following the Titanic..

In the weeks following the Titanic sinking, over 118,000 people had joined the “just missed it club”, claiming they had missed or canceled their trip at the last moment. The post In the weeks following the Titanic.. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Farmers in India will sometimes…

Farmers in India will sometimes paint their dogs to look like tigers in an attempt to keep the monkeys away. The post Farmers in India will sometimes… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 2010, a black Nigerian couple…

In 2010, a black Nigerian couple living in London gave birth to a white, blond haired & blue eyed baby that they called ‘The Miracle Baby’. They did do a DNA test and it was their kid. The post In 2010, a black Nigerian couple… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Smokers whose insula got damaged…

Smokers whose insula got damaged after a stroke were able to quit smoking easily one day after the stroke, with no relapse and urges, suggesting that this brain region might play a role in nicotine addiction. The post Smokers whose insula got damaged… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source