Walt Disney accidentally “kidnapped” Richard Nixon by dispatching his monorail train before the Secret Service could get on. The agents ran after the train and attempted to jump onboard but the doors had already closed. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Who Can Be First Lady?
The role of U.S. First Lady does not need to go to the President’s wife. Historically, there have been First Ladies who were nieces, sisters, or daughters-in-law of the sitting president. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: List of first ladies of the United States – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – Pancake Race
The town of Olney in England has hosted an annual pancake race in celebration of “Pancake Day” every year since 1445. The relay race involves running with a pancake in a frying pan and flipping it along the way. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Pancake race rules and what are the origins of the Shrove Tuesday tradition? | Metro News
WTF Fun Fact – The Tongan Castaways
In 1965, six boys stole a boat and became stranded on a deserted island. The “Tongan Castaways” stayed there for 15 months before rescue. Called a real-life Lord of the Flies, the boys built a “commune” with a garden, permanent fire, gym, and badminton court. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Flamingo Tongue
The tongue of the flamingo was considered a delicacy in Ancient Roman times. The birds themselves were considered a representation of the wealth of the owner and sacrificing a bird in the name of gods was a very fancy gesture too. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://owlcation.com/humanities/10-Weird-and-Fascinating-Ancient-Roman-Foods
WTF Fun Fact – How A Baby Owl Sleeps
Baby owls sleep on their stomachs because their heads are too heavy. They do so until they are large enough to sleep upright. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Cistercian Monk Numeral System
The Cistercian monks used a numeral system in the 13th to 15th centuries which allowed writing numbers from 1 to 9999 as single compound characters. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Nationalized Hitchhiking
In Cuba, where the government has nationalized hitchhiking, picking up hitchhikers is mandatory for government vehicles if passenger space is available. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Why Hitchhiking Is Huge in Cuba: ‘The Transportation System Is Screwed’ (vice.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Swearing Increases Pain Tolerance And More
A recent research study at Keele University found that the use of swearing could increase pain tolerance, strength, and overall physical performance. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Swearing Can Boost Strength and Reduce the Sensation of Pain | Psychology Today