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WTF Fun Fact 12698 – The Universe’s Oldest Water

In a galaxy far, far away, we found a really big, really old mass of water vapor. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12698 – The Universe’s Oldest Water appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12696 – Uranus’ Original Name

Uranus was originally named after King George III. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12696 – Uranus’ Original Name appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12695 – Male Mice Are Scared Of Bananas

If you want to chase a male mouse away, just grab a banana. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12695 – Male Mice Are Scared Of Bananas appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

That Time a Teenager Built a Nuclear Reactor in His Backyard

June 26, 1995 is a day the residents of Golf Manor, Michigan will never forget. On that day, hazmat-suited agents of the Environmental Protection Agency descended upon the quiet suburb and began systematically dismantling the garden potting shed of one Patty Hahn. When interviewed about the incident, most residents believed there had been some kind… Read More »

Is Genuine Multiple Personality Disorder as Depicted in Movies Actually a Thing or a Hollywood Invention?

Looking back at the long and storied history of literature, film, and other narrative art forms, one trend becomes abundantly clear: writers love mental illness. From depression to bipolar disorder to schizophrenia, psychiatric disorders have been used by artists for hundreds of years to heighten drama, make heroes more heroic, villains more villainous, and allow… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact 12689 – The World’s First Gardens

The world’s first ornamental gardens were likely in Egypt around 4000 years ago. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12689 – The World’s First Gardens appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12683 – From New Hampshire to Norway

A boat build by U.S. middle schoolers made it to Norway. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12683 – From New Hampshire to Norway appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12677 – How To Survive A Date With A Spider

A male Philoponella prominens has a clever way to survive the mating ritual. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12677 – How To Survive A Date With A Spider appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12673 – What’s In A (Cat’s) Name?

Your cat really doesn’t care what name you give it. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12673 – What’s In A (Cat’s) Name? appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact 12672 – Beware the “Sharkcano”

Swimming conditions are about to get interesting in the Solomon Islands. Click to read the full fact. The post WTF Fun Fact 12672 – Beware the “Sharkcano” appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Why Do We Need Oxygen and What Does It Do in the Body?

Jean D. asks: Why do we need oxygen to live? Take a deep breath. Now repeat. Do this about 16 times per minute and you usually get all the oxygen your body needs. Every wonder why you need oxygen to survive in the first place? All life as we know it occurs because of how… Read More »