Tag Archives: History

Ever wonder what the first known religion is? Well, wonder no more. To begin with, according to anthropologists Hervey C. People and Frank W. Marlowe, religion can be broadly defined as “a set of beliefs and behaviors based on a shared worldview that separates the sacred, or supernatural, from the profane.” With that broad interpretation… Read More »

Is There Any Actual Proof Jesus Existed?

Throughout history humans have many stories discussing various supposed humans and other beings that we dismiss as legend as a matter of course. Perhaps no source of such legendary figures is more robust than figures related to various religions, with basically no one today, for example, thinking that Hercules ever actually existed, despite the countless… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13737 – Putting Animals on Trial

Medieval Europeans once put animals on trial for perceived “crimes.” Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13737 – Putting Animals on Trial appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

11 Abandoned Sports and Why They Were Ditched

This being an Olympic year (2024), can you guess how many sports will be contested in Paris, France? If you said 32, one less than… The post 11 Abandoned Sports and Why They Were Ditched first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

10 Crucial but Forgotten Languages

There are more than 7,000 languages spoken in the world. On the other hand, historians believe that 31,000 languages have existed throughout history, meaning the… The post 10 Crucial but Forgotten Languages first appeared on KickassFacts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13727 – Hot Dr. Pepper

Did you know people used to drink hot Dr. Pepper? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13727 – Hot Dr. Pepper appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13726 – The Word Scientist

Do you know the origin of the word “scientist”? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13726 – The Word Scientist appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13722 – Savannah, Georgia – Lincoln’s Gift

Savannah, Georgia was given to President Lincoln as a Christmas gift. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13722 – Savannah, Georgia – Lincoln’s Gift appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13721 – White House Seances

The Lincolns held séances in the White House. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13721 – White House Seances appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

A Deal with the Devil- That Time Britain and Germany Became Partners In the Middle of WWI

On Christmas Day, 1914, the guns of the Western Front suddenly fell silent. All along the line, tens of thousands of soldiers lay down their weapons, climbed out of their trenches, and wandered into no-man’s land. Men who just hours ago had been actively trying to kill each other suddenly began fraternizing like old friends,… Read More »