The only person to die playing baseball is Ray Chapman in 1920 at age 29; he was hit by a pitch and died 12 hours later. His death helped lead to the ban on spitballs after the season and requiring umpires to replace dirty balls. It helped lead to the use of batting helmets albeit… Read More »
In 2014, an ancient virus called Pithovirus has “come back to life” after lying dormant for at least 30,000 years, scientists say. It was found frozen in a deep layer of the Siberian permafrost, but after it thawed it became infectious once again. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #695 first appeared on KickassFacts.com.… Read More »
In 2019, researchers from Tel Aviv University successfully 3D-printed a human heart using a patient’s own cells. Biological materials were reportedly used to “completely match the immunological, cellular, biochemical, and anatomical properties of the patient.” The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #694 first appeared on KickassFacts.com. Source
American alligators live farther from the equator and are able to handle colder weather conditions better than all other crocodilians. They have adapted to freezing water by going into periods of brumation. The natural range of the American alligator extends as far north as North Carolina. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #693 first… Read More »
When Sweden switched one day from driving on the left to driving on the right, it was feared that it’d result a huge increase in road death that year. In fact, the rate decreased, which was put down to Swedes driving extra cautiously. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #691 first appeared on KickassFacts.com.… Read More »
Cain’s Jawbone by Edward Powys Mathers is a 1934 mystery novel printed with 100 pages out of order. To solve the puzzle, readers must determine the correct page order as well the names of both the six murderers and six victims. The mystery has only ever been solved by three people. The post 25 Kickass… Read More »
Queen Alexandra of the UK (wife of King Edward VII) used high collars and choker necklaces to hide a neck scar. She also walked with a limp caused by rheumatic fever. Her influence and popularity were such that ladies started walking with the “Alexandra Limp” and chokers became highly fashionable. The post 25 Kickass Random… Read More »
Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 687, click here 1-5 Kickass Random Fact 1. Dr. Charles R. Drew, an African American, developed improved techniques for blood storage, which saved thousands of Allied forces’ lives during WWII. In 1942, however, he resigned as director of the first American Red Cross Blood Bank because of…… Read More »
A pilot’s 16-year-old son was allowed to sit at the plane’s cockpit of an Aeroflot flight while it was on autopilot. He disengaged the autopilot, triggering a series of events which led to the plane crashing and the death of all 63 passengers and 12 crew onboard. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #687… Read More »