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Heinrich Hertz’s Discovery of Radio Waves and Legacy

Heinrich Hertz, the German physicist, is known for discovering electromagnetic waves, which we now know as radio waves, in 1887. However, when asked about the practical applications of his discovery, he replied, “Nothing, I guess.” He was more interested in studying the fundamental properties of electricity and magnetism. Hertz died at the young age of… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12571 – The Myth of Early Alien Panic

Are reports about the panic caused by The War of the Worlds really just 80-year-old fake news? Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12571 – The Myth of Early Alien Panic appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Music On Hold Origin

The practice of playing music to callers on hold was created by a factory owner who discovered that a loose … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Music On Hold Origin appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Canada Plays Canada

Canadian radio stations are required by law to play Canadian artists on the airwaves at least 35% of the time. – WTF … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Canada Plays Canada appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

In 1931 misinformation and inflammatory…

In 1931 misinformation and inflammatory remarks by a radio station helped provoke the Iowa Cow War, eventually leading to the governor declaring martial law and deploying the National Guard. The post In 1931 misinformation and inflammatory… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

In 1924, the US had “Radio Silence Day”…

In 1924, the US had “Radio Silence Day” where radio broadcasts would be kept quiet for 5 minutes every hour in order to listen for radio signals from space. They didn’t hear anything. The post In 1924, the US had “Radio Silence Day”… appeared first on Crazy Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Hats Stop Radio Coverage For Kings Wedding

In 1923, the Archbishop of Canterbury vetoed live radio coverage of King George VI’s wedding, fearing men in pubs would … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Hats Stop Radio Coverage For Kings Wedding appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Quentin Tarantino dug up and used actual…

Quentin Tarantino dug up and used actual KHJ radio broadcasts from 1968 and 69, along with commercials, for the soundtrack to Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. He sifted through 17 hours of airchecks to find the tracks he wanted to put in the film. The post Quentin Tarantino dug up and used actual… appeared… Read More »