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A Spanish fisherman found a hydrogen bomb that the US lost at sea!
A Spanish fisherman found a hydrogen bomb that the US lost at sea! In 1966, the US lost a hydrogen bomb in the Mediterranean Sea, and struggled to find it. Four hydrogen bombs fell to earth neat the...
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On his 42nd birthday Douglas Adams was invited to play onstage with Pink Floyd
On his 42nd birthday Douglas Adams was invited to play onstage with Pink Floyd Douglas Adams was the English author of "The Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy." It started as a radio show and then spawned...
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Axl Rose beat and hospitalized his girlfriend multiple times!
Axl Rose beat and hospitalized his girlfriend multiple times! Judging from his heavy metal music, you wouldn't be surprised to find out that Axl Rose, the founder of band Guns'n'Roses, is an angry...
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Using 'meh' as a sign of indifference was popularized by The Simpsons!
Using 'meh' as a sign of indifference was popularized by The Simpsons! "Meh" is a verbal shrug. It's vocalized indifference. The very word lacks effort - like whoever created it couldn't be bothered to...
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Cats were persecuted in Middle Age Europe!
Cats were persecuted in Middle Age Europe! Cats have always been a bit indifferent to the whims of humanity. Unlike dogs, they are not automatically subservient towards humans. Also, cats are quite...
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'The Godfather' cat was not in the screenplay!
'The Godfather' cat was not in the screenplay! Do you remember how Vito Corleone is affectionately stroking his cat while celebrating his daughter’s wedding in the “Godfather?” Well, that monumental...
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Left-handed people are often excluded from studies of how the brain works!
Left-handed people are often excluded from studies of how the brain works! Historically, there has been some oppression of left-handed people in the Western civilization, from people thinking that...
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A type of army ant is used as a staples!
A type of army ant is used as a staples! The “driver ant” isn’t called an army ant for nothing; the strength of the insect’s jaw is mind crushing. In East Africa, natives will use them to perform...
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Bodies that drown in Lake Tahoe rarely surface or decompose.
Bodies that drown in Lake Tahoe rarely surface or decompose. Lake Tahoe is a bit of a hoarder when it comes to human bodies. The frigid temperatures of the lake don’t allow bodies to decompose. It is...
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Most of Cartoon Network's cartoons creators were roommates in college!
Most of Cartoon Network's cartoons creators were roommates in college! Cartoon Network is an American basic cable and satellite television channel that is owned by the Turner Broadcasting System...
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There's a syndrome that causes people to compulsively correct grammatical...
There's a syndrome that causes people to compulsively correct grammatical errors! Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD) is an anxiety disorder characterized by intrusive thoughts that produce uneasiness,...
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Britney Spears' dad is in charge of all her legal and financial decisions!
Britney Spears' dad is in charge of all her legal and financial decisions! Conservatorship is a legal concept in the United States of America, where an entity or organization is subjected to legal...
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People can still smell molasses 90 years after the Boston Great Molasses Flood!
People can still smell molasses 90 years after the Boston Great Molasses Flood! The Great Molasses Flood occurred on January 15, 1919, in the North End neighborhood of Boston, Massachusetts in the...
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If you hate the taste of Brussels sprouts it might be thanks to your DNA!
If you hate the taste of Brussels sprouts it might be thanks to your DNA! Brussels sprouts are amongst the group of cabbages, grown for it's edible buds. They leafy green vegetables are typically...
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Octopuses decorate their yards!
Octopuses decorate their yards! Octopuses, the 8-legged and surprisingly intelligent sea creatures have a penchant for interior design. Both captive and wild octopuses actually decorate their front...
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Charlie from the Willy Wonka movie never acted in another movie after that!
Charlie from the Willy Wonka movie never acted in another movie after that! Hollywood is littered with the broken lives of former child stars. Some get out before they're ruined though. Such was the...
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The inventor of the chocolate chip cookie sold the recipe for a lifetime...
The inventor of the chocolate chip cookie sold the recipe for a lifetime supply of chocolate! A chocolate chip cookie seems so obvious today. It's the classic cookie. However, as obvious as it seems,...
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Whales milk is similar in constancy as toothpaste!
Whales milk is similar in constancy as toothpaste! While many mammal babies drink milk directly from their mother's teat, whale mothers actually actively squirt the milk into their calves' mouths. This...
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Warning: if you're in a plane crash, don't open your life jacket inside the...
Warning: if you're in a plane crash, don't open your life jacket inside the cabin or you might die! During the safety briefing at the beginning of each flight, the crew tells you that, in the event of...
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Some British librarians consider that "To Kill a Mockingbird" should be read...
Some British librarians consider that "To Kill a Mockingbird" should be read before the Bible! To Kill a Mockingbird is a novel by Harper Lee published in 1960. It was immediately successful, winning...
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