Tag Archives: History

WTF Fun Fact 12626 – Joseph Ducreux’s “Meme” Paintings

That meme painting you see everywhere? It’s from the 18th century. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12626 – Joseph Ducreux’s “Meme” Paintings appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12625 – The Hall of Records

Don’t tell Nicholas Cage, but there is a secret cavern inside Mount Rushmore containing some historical documents. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12625 – The Hall of Records appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12624 – The Night Mower

Was the inventor of the lawnmower embarrassed about his creation? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12624 – The Night Mower appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

UFO Village: San Zhi Houses in Taiwan

Oval windows, oval houses, no occupants! This is the story of Sanzhi UFO Houses located in the Sanzhi district, a region built and designed to be a vacation beach paradise but never got to host a single guest. The Sanzhi houses built in 1978 were designed to be pod-shaped and resemble Futuro buildings, some of…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12618 – Pauline, The Presidential Cow

Pauline Wayne was the most famous presidential cow. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12618 – Pauline, The Presidential Cow appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12615 – The Invention of Roller Skates

Did the inventor of roller skates forget to invent brakes? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12615 – The Invention of Roller Skates appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12611 – The Ancient Origins Of the Loch Ness Monster

Is the Loch Ness Monster really an ancient story? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12611 – The Ancient Origins Of the Loch Ness Monster appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

A Crisis of Minds- The Fascinating Tail of Fixing People By Destroying Their Brain

In November 1941, Rosemary Kennedy, the eldest sister of future American president John F. Kennedy, was admitted to the George Washington University School of Medicine to undergo a radical procedure. The then 23-year-old Rosemary had for many years exhibited erratic behaviour, mood swings, and mild learning difficulties that left her high profile parents exasperated and… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12601 – The Origin of Gingerbread Men

A queen invented the gingerbread man. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12601 – The Origin of Gingerbread Men appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12596 – Martin Luther’s Christmas Tree

Christmas trees are a pagan tradition that predates Christianity (and, therefore, Christmas). That might lead someone knowledgeable about theology or … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact 12596 – Martin Luther’s Christmas Tree appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Facts 12594 – Hot Dog Diplomacy

FDR served the King of England hot dogs when he visited the White House. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Facts 12594 – Hot Dog Diplomacy appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source