The largest Masonic Temple in the world, the Detroit Masonic Temple, was saved from foreclosure in 2013 by Jack White of the White Stripes. He paid off $142,000 owed in back taxes since they gave his mother a job when she was in need. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Detroit_Masonic_Temple
Sexy primes are prime numbers that differ from each other by 6 e.g. 5 and 11. The term “sexy prime” is a pun stemming from the Latin word for six: sex. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Sexy prime – Wikipedia
17-year-old Canadian Anya Pogharian invented a portable dialysis machine which cost $500 to build as part of her high school science fair project. A dialysis machine typically costs about $30,000. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Anya Pogharian, Montreal teen inventor, takes portable dialysis machine to the world | CBC News
Throughout central Europe, there are carved “hunger stones” which mark river levels during droughts. These stones warn future generations of famine if the water level gets low enough to see the carving. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Hunger stone – Wikipedia
The Guinness world record for the tallest stack of M&M’s is 4 and was first achieved by Italian Silvio Sabba on 21 December 2016 and later by Brendan Kelbie in 2020. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/94349-tallest-stack-of-mms
As of February 2021, Steven Pruitt has made over 4 million edits to Wikipedia’s English content and 35k original articles under the alias “Ser Amantio di Nicolao”. He was named one of the 25 most important influencers on the Internet by Time magazine in 2017. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Steven Pruitt – Wikipedia
In 2003, American Rock Band ‘The Postal Service’ was sent a cease and desist letter by the United States Postal Service for trademark infringement. After negotiations, the USPS allowed the band to use their name in exchange for playing a free show and some publicity. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Postal Service Tale: Indie Rock, Snail Mail and Trademark Law – The New York Times (nytimes.com)
In 2006, David Beckham took out an insurance policy for his legs and looks for £100 million. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Going Out On A Limb – Lloyd’s
In 1930, Indiana Bell moved the building to make way for the new construction. Over a 34-day period, the 11,000-short-ton (10,000 t) building was shifted 52 feet (16 m) south, rotated 90 degrees, and then shifted again 100 feet (30 m) west. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AT%26T_Building_(Indianapolis)