“Simon” in the children’s game “Simon Says” is different in other countries. In France it’s Jack Says, in China it is Teacher Says, Norway is The King Commands, and Ireland has O’Grady Says. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Simon Says – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – Coca-Cola’s 7.5 Cent Request
In 1953, Coca-Cola attempted to persuade the US Treasury to mint a 7.5 cent coin. A can of Coke had been a $.05 since 1886 but its price needed to be raised due to inflation; however, they felt $.10 was too big of an increase. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fixed_price_of_Coca-Cola_from_1886_to_1959
WTF Fun Fact – Longest Lightning Bolt On Record
In 2020, a lightning bolt extended a total of 477.2 miles and spread across 3 states: Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas. It set a new world record for the longest flash. The previous record was from 2018 in Brazil at just over 440 miles. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Almost 500-mile-long lightning bolt crossed three US states – BBC News
WTF Fun Fact – Jackalope Myth Origin
The Shope papillomavirus is a virus that can cause rabbits to grow keratinous carcinomas or “horns” on their head. This may have aided in the creation of the jackalope myth. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Modified Atmosphere Packaging
In the US, Carbon Monoxide is used in modified atmosphere packaging technique in order to make the meat appear fresher. This practice is banned in Canada, Japan, Singapore, and the European Union. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Carbon monoxide in meat products ‘deceptive’, say consumers (foodnavigator.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Kurt Warner The Grocery Store Clerk
In 1994, Kurt Warner was cut from the NFL and got a job at a grocery store in Iowa. Four years later, Warner would lead the St. Louis Rams to their only Super Bowl win, setting several league records, and winning both the NFL regular season MVP and Super Bowl MVP. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Domino’s Tartan
Domino’s Pizza Group has its own registered Tartan which integrates its well-known brand colors. The Tartan will be made available for team members in Scotland who would like to wear a kilt. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Tartan Details – The Scottish Register of Tartans (tartanregister.gov.uk)
WTF Fun Fact – Monty Python Subtitles For People Who Don’t Like The Film
Some DVD copies of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” include a subtitle track called “Subtitles For People Who Don’t Like The Film”, which is comprised of lines from Shakespeare’s Henry IV Part 2, which vaguely match what the actors are actually saying. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Henry IV and the Holy Grail • Shake-Speare’s blog (edevere17.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Joey Dee and the Starliters
Actor Joe Pesci was a singer and guitar player in his early 20’s and once played in the same band (called Joey Dee and the Starliters) as Jimi Hendrix.–WTF Fun Facts
Source:https://www.thevintagenews.com/2019/04/09/joe-pesci-and-jimi-hendrix/