Tag Archives: politics

Freedom fries

Some American restaurants changed the name of French fries to “Freedom fries” due to French opposition to the 2003 invasion of Iraq. Source

Singapore’s constitution requires…

Singapore’s constitution requires the President to have experience as a minister – or as CEO of a large, profitable company. Source

Eugene Debs, aka Convict No. 9653…

Eugene Debs, aka Convict No. 9653, was the only candidate to ever run for US president…from prison! Debs, imprisoned under the Espionage Act for his antiwar agitation during WWI, won nearly 1M votes in the 1920 election as a candidate for the Socialist Party. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12817 – The 3-Year-Old Mayor

A town in Minnesota has a tradition of toddler mayors. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12817 – The 3-Year-Old Mayor appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Dumb Statements given by US politicians

Here are 25 Dumb Statements given by US politicians. 1-5 Dumb Statements given by US politicians 1. “If it’s a legitimate rape, the female body has ways to try to shut that whole thing down.” – William Todd Akin (Former U.S. Representative for Missouri’s 2nd congressional district). – Source 2. “Wind is a finite resource…… Read More »

Albert Einstein Was Offered The…

Albert Einstein Was Offered The Position Of Israel’s President In 1952Source

WTF Fun Fact 12441 – The National Hotel Disease

A mysterious disease infected 400 hotel guests at a presidential inauguration. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12441 – The National Hotel Disease appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

US President Nixon believed that France…

US President Nixon believed that France, Italy and Latin America are too immature for democracy and should instead be ruled by authoritarian regimes. The post US President Nixon believed that France… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1911, a House Member introduced….

In 1911, a House Member introduced a resolution to abolish the Senate because it “has become an obstructive and useless body, a menace to the liberties of the people, and an obstacle to social growth;” His proposal died silently in committee. The post In 1911, a House Member introduced…. appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

The Danish protest pig is a rare breed of pigs…

The Danish protest pig is a rare breed of pigs originating in Denmark. In the 19th century, Prussians prohibited the use of the Danish flag so the farmers started to create a new breed that resembles their flag. The red-white pigs quickly became a symbol of Danish cultural independence. The post The Danish protest pig… Read More »

Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to fight aliens…

Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to fight aliens together. Reagan was also a Sci-fi fan and appointed many sci-fi writers to government think-tanks. The post Reagan and Gorbachev agreed to fight aliens… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source