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WTF Fun Fact 13440 – The Independence Day Date

Two founding fathers thought Independence Day should be on the 2nd. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13440 – The Independence Day Date 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 ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia

The ancient Roman festival of Saturnalia, which took place in December, was a time of revelry and inversion of social norms. During the festival, slaves and masters would swap places, with slaves being treated to elaborate feasts and given temporary freedom to speak their minds. The festival was also marked by gambling, drinking, and gift-giving,… Read More »