WTF Fun Fact – World’s Oldest Potted Plant
The world’s oldest potted plant is the Eastern Cape giant cycad (Encephalartos altensteinii) in London’s Kew gardens. The plant, which … Read More & Source
WTF • Fun • Fact ( /dʌb(ə)lˌju/ /ti/ /ef/ • /fʌn/ • /fækt/ )
1. noun A random, interesting, and overall fun fact that makes you scratch your head and think what the...
WTF Fun Fact – Reese’s Lizzie & Johnny Bar
H.B. Reese, inventor of the Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup, created two nearly identical candy bars. The “Lizzie Bar” was named … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Rare Book Chopping Block & Coaster
One of the oldest known books of English poetry, the Exeter Book, which was inscribed in the 10th century, appears … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Salvador Dali’s Beard 28 Years Later
In 2017, Salvador Dali’s body was exhumed 28 years after his death to resolve a paternity claim. Officials noted his … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Next-In-Line Effect
The next-in-line effect is the phenomenon of people being unable to recall information concerning events immediately preceding their turn to … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Convict Leasing
In 1898, nearly 75% of Alabama’s entire annual state revenue came from convict leasing to private railways, mines, and large … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – World’s Longest Sausage
In 2014, retailer Carrefour Romania and local meat producer Aldis helped Romania set the Guinness World record for the longest … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Masha The Hero Tabby Cat
In January 2015, a tabby cat named Masha helped save an abandoned baby in Russia from freezing to death by … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Rum Bubber
Originating in the 16th century, a “rum bubber” was a thief who specialized in stealing silver tankards from inns and … Read More & Source