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WTF Fun Fact – ABSCAM FBI Operation

In the late 1970s and early 1980s, the FBI formed a fake Arabian company and attempted to bribe members of … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – ABSCAM FBI Operation appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Pythagoras’ Weird Commune Rules

Pythagoras, of Pythagorean Theorem fame, ran a commune that was forbidden to wear wool, forced to put their right sandal … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Pythagoras’ Weird Commune Rules appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

In the USA, if you receive merchandise…

In the USA, if you receive merchandise that you never ordered, be it unsolicited or in excess of an order, you have the legal right to keep the merchandise as gift. You have no legal obligation to notify the seller. By law, companies can’t send unordered merchandise to you, then demand payment. The post In… Read More »

In New York State you don’t need…

In New York State you don’t need a law degree to be a judge. Across NY 61% of local judges are not lawyers, and in the North Country region 85% of local judges are not lawyers. The post In New York State you don’t need… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

Vermont passed a law in 1999 that…

Vermont passed a law in 1999 that the state pie is Apple and one must make a “good faith effort” to serve it with either a glass of cold milk, 1/2 oz. of cheddar cheese, or a large scoop of vanilla. The post Vermont passed a law in 1999 that… appeared first on Crazy Facts.… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – The Ancient Greek Gods Unbanned

In 2006, an Athens court ordered the worship of the 12 gods of ancient Greece including Zeus, Hera, Hermes, Athena, … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – The Ancient Greek Gods Unbanned appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Country On Stamps

In 1874, the Universal Postal Union exempted the United Kingdom from its rule which stated that a country’s name had … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Country On Stamps appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – $500k Wage On Rock, Paper, Scissors

In January 2011, two Canadians bet over $500,000 on a best-of-three game of rock, paper, scissors. The loser took out … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – $500k Wage On Rock, Paper, Scissors appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Bear Sued By Beekeeper

In 2008, a Macedonian beekeeper sued a bear for stealing honey after attempting to keep the bear away from the … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Bear Sued By Beekeeper appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Elderly Crime In Japan

Many elderly Japanese are committing petty crimes in order to get free shelter and food. Twenty percent of crimes are … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Elderly Crime In Japan appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

After Kanye West’s mother Donda West died…

After Kanye West’s mother Donda West died, California governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed the “Donda West Law”, legislation which makes it mandatory for patients to receive medical clearance through a physical examination before undergoing elective cosmetic surgery. The post After Kanye West’s mother Donda West died… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source