Every year since 2005, a half marathon, marathon and a 100K run take place in Antarctica despite an average windchill temperature of -20°C. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.icemarathon.com/
Every year since 2005, a half marathon, marathon and a 100K run take place in Antarctica despite an average windchill temperature of -20°C. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.icemarathon.com/
2013 was the first year since 1432 that could result in a rearrangement of four consecutive numbers. The next year this will happen is much sooner: 2031. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Math
Juan Francisco Martin Fresneda has designed a number of wild soccer uniforms including some that look like a tuxedo, the human anatomy, and The Hulk. – WTF Fun Facts
During the 1967 Super Bowl I halftime show, there wasn’t a performance by a musician but rather two men flying around with rocket belts (a.k.a jetpacks). The spectacle was witnessed by the 60,000 in attendance and 50 million more watching at home. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: The Super Bowl’s Love Affair With Jetpacks | History | Smithsonian Magazine
The world’s first underwater roundabout, with a jellyfish-like central pillar, is in a tunnel between two of the Faroe islands: Streymoy and Eysturoy. The “Eysturoyartunnilin” is due to open officially on December 19, 2020. – WTF Fun Facts
In 2017, individual Americans (including bequests) gave over $300 billion to charity — more than three times the amount given by corporations and foundations combined. – WTF Fun Facts
In 1775, 78-year-old Massachusetts farmer Samuel Whittemore fired at British soldiers and killed 3. Out of ammo, he drew his sword to continue the fight. He was shot in the face, bayoneted multiple times, and left for dead. He was found, patched up, and lived to be 96. – WTF Fun Facts
Ernestine Shepherd held the record as the oldest female competitive bodybuilder until 2012. Born in 1937, she only began weightlifting at age 56. At age 81, she was still bench pressing 115 lbs. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Meet the 81-year-old woman who can bench press 115lb – BBC Three
A bowl purchased for $3 at a New York garage sale turned out to be a 1,000-year-old Chinese bowl from the Northern Song Dynasty. The “Ding” bowl was later sold at auction for $2.2 million. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Bought for $3 at yard sale, bowl sells for $2.2 million – CNN