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A group of women in Kampala, Uganda…

A group of women in Kampala, Uganda, who earn around $1.20 per day by breaking rocks into gravel, sent $900 of their wages to aid victims of Hurricane Katrina. Source

Despite its small population of 2.2 million, Qatar…

Despite its small population of 2.2 million, Qatar boasts the highest per capita wealth in the world. Qatar’s sovereign wealth fund holds more assets in London than even the Queen of England, including the UK’s tallest building, The Shard. Recently, Qatar has diversified its investments to include the United States. Source

The Sport of Sheiks

Camel racing, known as “The Sport of Sheiks” has a long history in Qatar, dating back thousands of years. It was traditionally done with the use of small children, typically boys around the age of four, as riders and guides for the camels. These children were often subject to starvation to keep their weight low.… Read More »

In Ghana, second-hand clothing imported from abroad…

In Ghana, second-hand clothing imported from abroad is referred to as “obroni wawo,” or “dead white man’s clothes.” It serves as a source of income for many Ghanaians and provides clothing for some of the world’s poorest people. However, some argue that this trade is detrimental to Ghana’s own garment industry and culture. Source

Tom Justice, a contender for the Olympic…

Tom Justice, a contender for the Olympic cycling trials, became a bank robber and used his cycling skills to escape after the robberies. However, during his crime spree, his own bike was stolen. He also developed a drug addiction and started a master’s degree. Source

In Norway, there are seven villages…

In Norway, there are seven villages and one municipality that are named “Å”, which is the Scandinavian word for stream or river. Source

The country of Ghana is home to…

The country of Ghana is home to just one natural lake, which was created by a meteorite impact around 1 million years ago. The lake is considered sacred and there is a traditional taboo against touching the water with iron. Modern boats are not considered appropriate and traditional wooden boats are used instead. Despite this,… Read More »

King Bansah, who is an African monarch…

King Bansah, who is an African monarch, lives in Germany and works as a mechanic while also ruling his kingdom in Ghana. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13213 – The First Video Game

The first video game was created in 1958. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13213 – The First Video Game appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13211 – Grey Cat Genes

Grey cats are black cats with a diluted color gene. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13211 – Grey Cat Genes appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Baby carrots

Contrary to popular belief, baby carrots are not naturally occurring, they were invented in 1986 by Farmer Mike Yurosek. He came up with the idea of chopping up normal carrots that were not marketable due to their shape, packaging them in bags and selling them in supermarkets. By the early 1990s, baby carrots had become… Read More »