New Zealand, Austria, Norway, and Switzerland have banned the practice of boiling lobsters alive. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.trillmag.com/64914/uncategorized/boiling-lobsters-alive-should-be-banned-says-british-veterinary-association/
WTF • Fun • Fact ( /dʌb(ə)lˌju/ /ti/ /ef/ • /fʌn/ • /fækt/ )
1. noun A random, interesting, and overall fun fact that makes you scratch your head and think what the...
WTF Fun Fact – Pythagorean Then Vegetarian
Vegetarianism is such an old concept that up until the mid-19th century, vegetarians were called Pythagorean because followers of Pythagoras were entirely vegetarian. The first “vegetarian” society was formed on September 29, 1847 in Ramsgate, England. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.pbs.org/food/the-history-kitchen/evolution-vegetarianism/
WTF Fun Fact – Stolen $1 Million Painting Found On Curb
A stolen painting worth ~$1 million was found in the trash on a New York City curb. “Tres Personajes” by Mexican artist Rufino Tamayo was eventually returned to it’s owners and later auctioned off. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – The Pope John Paul II Comic Book
In 1982, Marvel released a comic book based on the life of Pope John Paul II called “Francis: Brother of the Universe”. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Re-gifted Moleskin Pants
For 25 years, two brother-in-laws re-gifted each other the same pair of moleskin pants in increasingly inventive and difficult packaging, including a 600lb safe, a double-glazed window, a 17-foot concrete rocket, and a crushed car. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – A Chimera Mother
American Lydia Fairchild gave birth to three children whose DNA didn’t match her own. While filing for child support, she was charged with benefits fraud until her lawyer helped discover she was a chimera (carries two different sets of DNA). – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Beardless Frank Beard
The only member of the band ZZ Top without a beard is the drummer: Frank Beard. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frank_Beard_(musician)
WTF Fun Fact – Serial Killer Donald Harvey
Donald Harvey, a nurse who killed 37 patients, was only caught because the medical examiner who performed the autopsy on one of his victims had the genetic ability to smell cyanide. This prompted an investigation and eventual arrest. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Pizza Cheese Domination
Leprino Foods is the world’s largest maker of mozzarella cheese. They supply cheese to 85% of the pizza market including Domino’s, Papa John’s, Pizza Hut, and Little Caesars. The company sells 1 billion pounds of cheese each year. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Leprino_Foods