Tag Archives: History

WTF Fun Fact 13494 – John Wilkins’ 17th-Century Moon Mission

Anglican clergyman John Wilkins first theorized a moon landing in the 17th century. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13494 – John Wilkins’ 17th-Century Moon Mission appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13493 – Pythagoras and Beans

Pythagoras thought the gas people got from eating beans would release part of their souls. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13493 – Pythagoras and Beans appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13486 – Mamihlapinatapai, the Most Succinct Word

The word “mamihlapinatapai” means so much it’s often considered untranslatable. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13486 – Mamihlapinatapai, the Most Succinct Word appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13481 – Shanidar 1

Shanidar 1 is a Neanderthal skeleton that makes a fascinating point about our ancestors. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13481 – Shanidar 1 appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13474 – Once There Were No Mosquitos in Hawaii

Until the 19th century, there were no mosquitos in Hawaii. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13474 – Once There Were No Mosquitos in Hawaii appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13467 – The Baghdad Battery

No one knows the original purpose of the mysterious Baghdad battery. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13467 – The Baghdad Battery appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source