Tag Archives: Science

WTF Fun Fact – Fermilab’s Ferret Felicia

Fermilab used to clean its particle accelerator with a diaper-wearing ferret named Felicia, who would run through the tubes and … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Fermilab’s Ferret Felicia appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

WTF Fun Fact – Ronna And Quecca

Due to concerns of the rapid growth of total data storage exceeding 1 yottabyte in the 2030s, the International Bureau … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Ronna And Quecca appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

Why are humans so bad at growing teeth?

One of our readers asked us this question. Seems like in the animal kingdom (with the exception of inbreeding and such) animals grow teeth just fine that last well into adulthood. Humans seem to constantly get crooked teeth, misaligned teeth, underbites, overbites, wisdom teeth coming in sideways, etc. Why is this? Unlike most animals, human…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Febreze Fail

Febreze was initially marketed as a way to get rid of unpleasant smells and sold poorly until Proctor & Gamble … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Febreze Fail appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

30 Interesting Facts About Marathons

Here are 30 Interesting Facts About Marathons. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Marathons 1. Dean Karnazes has run nonstop for 135 miles in 120F degrees across Death Valley. He has also run a marathon in the South Pole in -40F and also did 50 marathons in 50 days in all 50 US states – Source 2.…… Read More »

25 Interesting Facts About International Space Station

Here are 25 Interesting Facts About International Space Station. 1-5 Interesting Facts About International Space Station 1. Astronauts aboard the International Space Station see 15 sunrises and 15 sunsets a day, averaging about one every 45 minutes – Source 2. There is a gun in the International Space Station and it belongs to the Russians.…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Swearing Increases Pain Tolerance And More

A recent research study at Keele University found that the use of swearing could increase pain tolerance, strength, and overall … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Swearing Increases Pain Tolerance And More appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Interesting Facts About Galaxies

Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Galaxies. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Galaxies 1. Our own galaxy, The Milky Way has other smaller galaxies known satellites galaxies that orbit around it. – Source 2. These interstellar objects that are smaller than galaxies have been named dwarf galaxies that have several billion stars and there are even…… Read More »

20 Interesting Facts on Radiation

Here are 20 Interesting Facts on Radiation. 1-5 Interesting Facts on Radiation 1. All the American flags placed on the moon are now white due to radiation from the sun. – Source 2. After Radium was discovered by Marie Curie (who died from radiation), people used it in things like condoms, candy, toothpaste, and health…… Read More »

WTF Fun Fact – Rubbing Alcohol

Rubbing alcohol makes open wounds sting because it lowers the temperature threshold of heat-detecting VR1 receptors – so much so … Read More & Source The post WTF Fun Fact – Rubbing Alcohol appeared first on WTF Fun Facts. Source

25 Interesting Facts About Human Blood

Here are 25 Interesting Facts About Human Blood. 1-5 Interesting Facts About Human Blood 1. After needing 13 liters of blood for a surgery at the age of 13, a man named James Harrison pledged to donate blood once he turned 18. It was discovered that his blood contained a rare antigen, which cured Rhesus…… Read More »