Researchers from the University of Washington found that when the moon is directly overhead, it’s gravitational pull on the clouds results in less rain. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Blue Energy
Stanford researchers developed a new battery that harnesses “blue energy” from mixing salt and fresh water. Every cubic meter of freshwater that mixes with seawater produces ~.65 kilowatt-hours of energy, enough to power the average house for about 30 minutes. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Confused Giant Jewel Beetles
Male giant jewel beetles (Julodimorpha bakewelli) often prefer to mate with beer bottles instead of female jewel beetles due to the beer bottle’s large size and attractive coloring. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Evolutionary_mismatch#Giant_Jewel_Beetle_and_Beer_Bottles
WTF Fun Fact – Sssnaaaake
Titanoboa was a prehistoric snake that lived about 60 million years ago. It could grow up to 42 feet long and weigh around 2500 lbs. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Scatophagus argus
The Scatophagus argus, which translates to “spotted feces-eater”, is a fish more commonly called the spotted scat that is known for its indiscriminate eating habits. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Mummy Elmer McCurdy
In 1975, the mummified body of bank robber Elmer McCurdy was found in an amusement park by a TV crew. It had been mistaken for a wax mannequin, and was only found out after a man moved it and its arm fell off, exposing human bone. Elmer died in 1911. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Thunder-plump
Thunder-plump is an early 19th century Scottish word meaning a heavy and sudden shower of rain accompanied by thunder and lightning. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Longest Prisoner
The longest-serving prisoner in American history was Paul Geidel, who served 68 years and 245 days between 1911 and 1980 for second degree murder. He was first incarcerated at age 17 and finally released at age 86. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Geidel
WTF Fun Fact – Plastic Surgery
The term “plastic surgery” was coined in 1839, 70 years before plastic was even invented. It comes from the Greek word “plastikē” which means “the art of modelling” of malleable flesh. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Plastic_surgery#Etymology