The first modern insurance company dates to 14th century Italy. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13227 – The First Insurance Company appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
It’s illegal to own a rabbit in Queensland. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13131 – Queensland’s Rabbit Laws appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Longyearbyen, Norway is the world’s northernmost settlement with a population greater than 1,000. There is a ban on cats, a monthly alcohol purchase limit, and a requirement to carry a rifle while outside for protection from polar bears. Source
FBI hair analysis has changed enormously over the years after a major crisis. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13080 – Errors in Hair Analysis appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
The American Hippo Bill was an attempt to introduce hippos into the bayous of Lousiana. Lawmaker argued the hippos would eat the invasive water hyacinth that was clogging the rivers and also produce meat to help solve the American meat predicament. Source
The first female member of the House was elected before all women could vote. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13056 – Congresswoman Jeannette Rankin appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Daylight savings time might be dangerous. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13050 – The Cost of Daylight Savings Time appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
A dollar bill spends a little over 6 years in circulation. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13028 – Lifespan of a Dollar Bill appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
A large number of divorces have something to do with Facebook. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13011 – Facebook and Divorce appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
Pringles once tried to avoid taxes by claiming they weren’t potato chips. click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12980 – Pringles Are Not Potato Chips appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
A man ended up with a 99-letter name after losing a bet. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12979 – The Longest Name in New Zealand appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source
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