Tag Archives: History

WTF Fun Fact 13187 – Writing the Oxford English Dictionary

The writers of the Oxford English Dictionary took 5 years to read the word ant. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13187 – Writing the Oxford English Dictionary appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

jiaozi

The first recorded use of paper currency in the world is believed to have occurred in China during the Tang Dynasty (618-907 AD). The Chinese used paper money in the form of “jiaozi,” which were paper notes issued by the government that could be exchanged for gold or silver. The jiaozi were used primarily as… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13178 – The FBI and “Louie Louie”

The FBI investigated the song “Louie Louie” for 2 years. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13178 – The FBI and “Louie Louie” appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13176 – A Mortician’s Job Title

The word mortician was invented in the late 19th century. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13176 – A Mortician’s Job Title appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

The Russian Roulette of Food- Japan’s Deadly Delicacy

Take a moment to ask yourself: would you ever play a round of Russian roulette? As we’ve covered previously in our video Who Invented Russian Roulette and Has Anyone Ever Actually Played It? while partaking in this extreme pastime is, to put it mildly, ill advised, real-life cases, though tragic, are thankfully rare. Yet every… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13173 – Augusta and Adeline Van Buren

Augusta and Adeline Van Buren made motorcycle history in 1916. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13173 – Augusta and Adeline Van Buren appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13168 – The Dot Over the i

The dot over the i and j has a funny name. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13168 – The Dot Over the i appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

college football game between Georgia Tech and Cumberland University

In the early 1900s, a college football game between Georgia Tech and Cumberland University ended with a final score of 222-0 in favor of Georgia Tech. Cumberland had only recently formed a football team and was severely outmatched by Georgia Tech, which was one of the top football programs in the country at the time.… Read More »

Why people shaved their eyebrows in ancient Egypt

In ancient Egypt, it was common for people to shave their eyebrows as a sign of mourning when their cats died. Cats were considered sacred animals in ancient Egypt and were often depicted in art and literature as symbols of grace, beauty, and good fortune. The loss of a beloved pet cat was therefore a… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13163 – The Goodyear Blimp Redondo Beach Connection

Redondo Beach has a unique “official bird.” Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13163 – The Goodyear Blimp Redondo Beach Connection appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

First footing

New Year’s Eve is usually celebrated with parties, fireworks, and other festive activities. In many cultures, it is also a time for making resolutions for the coming year, and for looking back on the past year. One somewhat unusual tradition that takes place on New Year’s Eve in some parts of the world is the… Read More »