A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which consists of equal parts red wine and cola, dates back to the 1920s, originating in Spain. However, the drink didn’t become popular until around 1953 when Coca-Cola became readily available in Spain. The post A drink called Kalimotxo or Calimocho which… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
In 1987, several French taxi cabs were installed with a device that would shock unruly passengers in the backseat. The then new product was called “the blazing seat,” and it was being marketed as a way of making taxi drivers’ jobs safer. The post In 1987, several French taxi cabs were… appeared first on Crazy… Read More »
In 1918, Iowa Governor William F. Harding signed a proclamation banning all languages other than English for public conversation, education, speeches, or church services. Some churches had to close and people were fined for speaking German on the phone. The post In 1918, Iowa Governor William F. Harding… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source
James Harrison, an Australian blood plasma donor, is known as “The Man with the Golden Arm”. His unusual plasma composition has been used to cure Rhesus disease. He has made over 1,100 donations throughout his lifetime, and these donations are estimated to have saved over 2.5 million babies. The post James Harrison, an Australian blood… Read More »
In 2009, a 14 year old boy in Essen, Germany was heading to school when he saw a “ball of light” in the sky heading towards him. A small rock then hit his hand, glanced off and caused a foot wide crater in the ground. He is one of the few recorded humans to be… Read More »
Cruise control on cars was invented in 1948 by the blind inventor and mechanical engineer Ralph Teetor. He came up with the idea due to being frustrated by his driver’s habit of speeding up and slowing down as he talked. The post Cruise control on cars was invented… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source