Big Blue is one of the world’s largest crayons. It was made from 123,000 leftover blue crayons collected from kids all over the world. It weighs 1,500 pounds and is almost 16′ long.–WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Carlton Tavern
After illegally demolishing the historic London pub Carlton Tavern (that survived the Blitz), a property developer was ordered by the courts to rebuild it “brick by brick.” It’s taken over 5 years and it has still not been completely finished. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Carlton Tavern still not reopened four years after it was illegal demolished | Kilburn Times
WTF Fun Fact – Gold Ductility
Gold is the most malleable and ductile of all metals. Gold can be pounded into sheets less than four millionths of an inch thick. An ounce of gold can be drawn into a wire more than 40 miles long. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Gold Properties | AMNH
WTF Fun Fact – Very Popular Nguyen
Roughly 30-40% of Vietnamese people have the surname Nguyen. For comparison, the most popular surname in America is Smith, which is shared by only 0.8% of the population. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Nguyen – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – Fairy Bread And Hagelslag
In the Netherlands and Australia, sprinkles are used as a topping for bread. In the Netherlands this is called “hagelslag,” or “hail-storm” in Dutch. In Australia, this is referred to as “fairy bread.” – WTF Fun Facts
Source: What Is Dutch Hagelslag (Candy Sprinkles) and How Is It Used? (thespruceeats.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Bombardier Beetle
When attacked, Bombardier beetles eject a hot noxious chemical spray from the tip of their abdomen, which can be fatal to other insects. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Bombardier beetle – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – People Still Dream In Black & White
Roughly 10% of people dream entirely in black and white. This is predominantly made up of older people who grew up with little access to color TV. In the 1940s, studies showed roughly 75% of Americans reported “rarely” or “never” seeing color in dreams. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.nytimes.com/2008/12/02/health/02real.html
WTF Fun Fact – Longest Abdominal Plank
In early 2020, George Hood, a 62-year-old ex-marine, set the world record for the longest abdominal plank, holding the position for 8 hours, 15 minutes and 15 seconds. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: New planking world record set by 62-year-old former Marine – CNN
WTF Fun Fact – Tripoint Picnic Table
There’s a triangle picnic table at the tripoint of Hungary, Austria, and Slovakia.–WTF Fun Facts
Source:Europe’s “tripoint” between Austria, Hungary, and Slovakia (matadornetwork.com)