The low cost wine brand “Two Buck Chuck” was created by Fred Franzia, who bought the Charles Shaw name from a bankrupt winery for $27k. Once when asked why his wine was cheaper than water, he replied “They’re overcharging for the water. Don’t you get it?” The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #826 first… Read More »
Here are 25 Interesting Facts About California. 1-5 Interesting Facts About California 1. All Hass avocados descended from a single tree in California, which was planted using unknown subspecies of avocado. – Source 2. The late-President of the University of California described the three purposes of a university are “To provide sex for the students,…… Read More »
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 364, click here. 1. Buffalo Calf Road Woman is a Native American warrior who is credited with helping kill U.S. Army Colonel George Custer during the American Indian Wars in 1876. Custer was responsible for massacring Native American civilians and allowing his men to commit the…… Read More »
The Japanese katana isn’t only a work of art that sword and martial art enthusiasts are always keen to admire! There’s so much more to it than just its appearance! It’s history, symbolism, and usage – all these bring additional value to the samurai sword called the katana. Its richness even contributes to the uniqueness…… Read More »
The tallest dam on earth, the Usoi Dam, is not man-made. The dam is a landslide from the 1911 Sarez earthquake that blocked the Murghab River in Tajikistan. In 2015, the dam survived a 7.2 magnitude earthquake with no signs of deterioration. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #824 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source
After eating the “miracle fruit,” very sour foods will taste sweet for 15 to 30 minutes. “Miracle fruit” or Synsepalum dulcificum releases a sweetening potency that alters the taste buds. For about 15 to 30 minutes, everything sour is sweet. Lemons lose their zing and taste like candy. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List… Read More »
A Brazilian football referee stabbed a player to death, which resulted in the crowd storming the pitch, stoning him to death, beheading him, and quartering him before finally sticking his head on a stake on the pitch in 2013. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #821 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source
Early drones were developed during the First World War. These radio-controlled planes were primarily for target practice but by 1942 a drone with a built-in TV camera was capable of delivering a torpedo to a ship 20 miles from the controller. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #820 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source