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25 Kickass Random Facts List #796

Corinthian leather is not an actual type of leather at all, it is a marketing term. The Chrysler automobile company introduced it in 1974 to describe premium leather seat material. Celebrity Ricardo Montalban helped popularize the term in Cordoba car ads, leading to years of increased sales. The post 25 Kickass Random Facts List #796… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13156 – Fish Cough

Fish can cough. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13156 – Fish Cough appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13155 – The First Item Sold on eBay

You’ll never guess what the first item sold on eBay was. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13155 – The First Item Sold on eBay appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13154 – Shaggy’s Real Name

Shaggy from Scooby Doo has a real name. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13154 – Shaggy’s Real Name appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13153 – Albert Einstein and Yoda

Yoda was partially influenced by Albert Einstein. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13153 – Albert Einstein and Yoda appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13152 – The Cadaver Synod

In 897, a pope put the corpse of one of his predecessors on trial. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13152 – The Cadaver Synod appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13151 – Franz Liszt Sent Fans Dog Hair

Franz Liszt was one of the first celebrities. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13151 – Franz Liszt Sent Fans Dog Hair appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13150 – When Moscow Ran Out of Vodka

In 1945, the Soviets drank the country dry of vodka. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13150 – When Moscow Ran Out of Vodka appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 13149 – Spiders Recycle Their Webs

Spiders eat their webs to recycle them. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13149 – Spiders Recycle Their Webs appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Kickass Random Facts List #795

Frank Sinatra was originally offered the role of John McClane in Die Hard at age 70. The film is based on the book “Nothing Lasts Forever”, a sequel to “The Detective” which was adapted in 1968 into a film starring Sinatra. His contract required them to offer him the lead role in any sequels. The… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 13148 – Pentheraphobia

Pentheraphobia means the fear of your mother-in-law. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 13148 – Pentheraphobia appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source