The world’s first underwater roundabout, with a jellyfish-like central pillar, is in a tunnel between two of the Faroe islands: Streymoy and Eysturoy. The “Eysturoyartunnilin” is due to open officially on December 19, 2020. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Popeye’s Spinach A Lie
The concept of Popeye’s strength coming from spinach was based on incorrect nutritional info. In 1870, German chemist Erich von Wolf was researching the nutritional benefits of spinach and put the decimal point in the vegetable’s iron content in his notes: 35mg instead of 3.5mg. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Telesphere Mask
The first virtual reality headset was patented in 1960 by inventor Morton Heilig. The head-mounted display had two screens and was known as the “Telesphere Mask.” This device featured stereoscopic (3-D) TV, wide vision and true stereo sound. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: The History and Science of Virtual Reality Headsets (interestingengineering.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Who Donates The Most Money?
In 2017, individual Americans (including bequests) gave over $300 billion to charity — more than three times the amount given by corporations and foundations combined. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Vacuum Cleaner Of The Solar System
In our solar system, the gas giant Jupiter and its gravitational pull often “eats” up any asteroid or comet that ventures near, earning it the nickname “vacuum cleaner of the solar system.” – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Quentin The Usher
At age 15, Quentin Tarantino dropped out of Narbonne High School in Los Angeles. He then worked as an usher at an adult movie theater in Torrance, called the Pussycat Theater. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Quentin Tarantino – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – What Makes An Ostrich Unique?
Ostriches are pretty unique birds: they have three stomachs, are the only birds with two toes on each foot, and they are also the only ones who secrete their urine separately from their feces.– WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://bonamy.co.uk/posts/animal-facts-the-ostrich
WTF Fun Fact – Samuel Whittemore
In 1775, 78-year-old Massachusetts farmer Samuel Whittemore fired at British soldiers and killed 3. Out of ammo, he drew his sword to continue the fight. He was shot in the face, bayoneted multiple times, and left for dead. He was found, patched up, and lived to be 96. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Dr. Seuss’s Nude Illustrations
In 1939, Dr. Seuss wrote and illustrated an adult book titled “The Seven Lady Godivas: The True Facts Concerning History’s Barest Family” which contains nude drawings of the seven Godiva sisters. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Okay, Get Ready for Dr. Seuss’ Rarely Seen and Scandalous Book of Nudes (historycollection.com)