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WTF Fun Fact 13621 – The Sullivan Act

The Sullivan Act banned women from smoking in public but ignited a movement for women’s rights. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13621 – The Sullivan Act appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13570 – Weird Laws in Kentucky

Among the weird laws in Kentucky is one banning the dyeing of fowl and rabbits. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13570 – Weird Laws in Kentucky appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13569 – Bermuda Fast Food Law

A 1977 Bermuda fast food law bans all fast food chains from the country except a single KFC. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13569 – Bermuda Fast Food Law appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13518 – History of the Mug Shot

The history of the mug shot begins in Belgium in the 1840s. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13518 – History of the Mug Shot appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13501 – Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe Lawsuit

The Apple, Google, Intel, Adobe lawsuit disrupted an anti-poaching agreement between tech giants. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13501 – Google, Apple, Intel, Adobe Lawsuit appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13488 – Police Training in Norway

Police training in Norway requires a three-year college degree. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13488 – Police Training in Norway appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

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WTF Fun Fact 13428 – Montana Principal Horses Around

12 Montana kids brought their horses to school as a prank. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13428 – Montana Principal Horses Around appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13365 – The Copyright to “Happy Birthday to You”

Happy Birthday was under copyright until 2015. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13365 – The Copyright to “Happy Birthday to You” appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Chicago Onion Monopoly: The 1955 Market Manipulation and Subsequent Legislation

The Onion Futures Act is a piece of legislation in the United States that prohibits the trading of onion futures contracts. In 1955, a pair of traders acquired a substantial amount of onions and futures contracts, ultimately gaining control over 98% of the onions in Chicago. To compel growers to buy their inventory, these traders… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13350 – Netherlands Sperm Donor

A sperm donor has fathered over 500 children. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13350 – Netherlands Sperm Donor appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source