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WTF Fun Fact – Old School Karen

The oldest known written complaint is from ancient Babylon written circa 1750 BC. On a clay tablet, a customer named … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Old School Karen appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Christian, Frederick, Christian, Frederick

From 1513 to 1972, the Danish Kings were named Christian, Frederick, Christian, Frederick, Christian, Frederick, Christian, Frederick, Christian, Frederick, Christian, … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Christian, Frederick, Christian, Frederick appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – War Pigs vs War Elephants

“War pigs” were used during the siege of Megara in 266BC to combat “war elephants”. The pigs were coated in … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – War Pigs vs War Elephants appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Archeological evidence suggests…

Archeological evidence suggests that the earliest and most widespread cereal food eaten in prehistoric societies was the pancake. The post Archeological evidence suggests… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Prehistoric Europeans made clay baby…

Prehistoric Europeans made clay baby bottles in the shape of cute animals. These bottles have been found in the graves of infants, indicating an importance greater than simply function. The post Prehistoric Europeans made clay baby… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1325 in Italy, Modenese soldiers…

In 1325 in Italy, Modenese soldiers stole a well bucket from Bologna. 30,000 Bolognese foot-soldiers were sent to invade Modena. Outnumbered 6 to 1, Modena won in just a few hours and chased the enemy all the way back to Bologna. Then they stole another bucket. The post In 1325 in Italy, Modenese soldiers… appeared… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Presidents Without Pets

Donald Trump was the first President in 168 years not to have a pet in the White House. The only … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Presidents Without Pets appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – WWII Hero Mime

World-famous French mime Marcel Marceau used his acting skills to save over 70 Jewish children during WWII. He smuggled them … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – WWII Hero Mime appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Amazing Mayan Temple Trick

The Mayans constructed their temples so that a handclap at the base of the temple produces an echo that sounds … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Amazing Mayan Temple Trick appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

13 Surprising Facts About the Tudors

The Tudor family ruled England from 1458 to 1603, an era that was full of surprising events and cultural practices. Here are 13 pretty shocking facts about the Tudors. We just can’t get over number nine. 1. For some reason, Henry VIII did not allow people to play sports. In 1512, sports were banned. You…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Crassus’s Fire Brigade

The first ever Roman fire brigade was created by Marcus Licinius Crassus. During fires, they would arrive and Crassus would … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Crassus’s Fire Brigade appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source