During WW2, Ernest Hemingway used his 38 ft. fishing boat named Pilar to “hunt” German U-boats in the Caribbean armed only with Thomson machine guns and hand grenades. He was given unlimited gasoline by the US government. – WTF Fun Facts
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Saint Lucia is the only country named after a woman
The Caribbean island of Saint Lucia is the only country which is named after a woman. It was named after Saint Lucy of Syracuse by french settlers. – WTF Fun Facts
the original costume idea for jack sparrow
The original costume idea for Jack Sparrow – WTF fun facts