Tag Archives: History

WTF Fun Fact 13278 – St. Patrick’s Day Blue

If you want to get historical about it, blue was the color of St. Patrick, not green. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13278 – St. Patrick’s Day Blue appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13277 – St. Patrick’s Day Drinks

The bars used to be closed on solemn St. Patrick’s Day. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13277 – St. Patrick’s Day Drinks appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The Self-Healing Power of Roman Concrete

Roman engineers created structures that have withstood the test of time thanks to the use of lime clasts in their concrete. Unlike modern concrete, which often deteriorates within a few decades, Roman concrete exhibits remarkable durability due to its self-healing properties from lime clasts. As a result, ancient wonders like the Pantheon and aqueducts still… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13256 – Sallie Ann Jarrett

Sallie Ann Jarrett was a famous civil war mascot who now has her own statue. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13256 – Sallie Ann Jarrett appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13255 – The Unicorn Throne

Denmark’s throne was once believed to be made of unicorn horns. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13255 – The Unicorn Throne appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source