Until 1990, McDonald’s french fries were fried in a special beef fat (93%) and vegetable oil blend (7%) that was known as Formula 47. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://blog.cheapism.com/why-mcdonalds-fries-used-to-be-better/
WTF Fun Fact – Silver Or Red Slippers
In the original Wizard of Oz book, Dorothy wears silver slippers. The color of the shoes was changed to ruby red to take advantage of the new Technicolor film process being used in the latest Hollywood films. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – The Largest Owl
There was once an owl that stood almost 4 feet tall. The Cuban giant owl or Ornimegalonyx, is believed to be the largest owl that ever existed. It lived exclusively on Cuban islands and was nearly flightless. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – The Burger (Is) King
The hamburger accounts for 60% of all sandwiches sold worldwide. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://beef2live.com/story-ten-burger-facts-burgerfi-0-111766
WTF Fun Fact – Pull Your Bootstraps Absurdity
Until the early 20th century, the phrase “pull yourself up by your bootstraps” actually meant to do something impossibly absurd. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – The Art Of Living Long
One of the first diet books, “The Art Of Living Long,” came out in 1558 and is still in print. The author Luigi Cornaro was an extremely overweight Italian who at age 40 was tired of being overweight and feeling out of control. He limited himself to 12 oz. of food a day and 14 oz. of wine. He lived to be almost 100 years old. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Dodgem Not Bumpem Cars
In the 1920’s, when the bumper car theme park attraction was first introduced by a company aptly named Dodgem, the purpose was to avoid colliding with other cars while driving with the erratic steering. The cars would often fall apart from accidental collisions. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://pinstackbowl.com/5-surprising-facts-bumper-cars/
WTF Fun Fact – First Online Purchase
In 1984 at age 72, Jane Snowball was the first person to “shop online” from her home when she ordered groceries from Tesco supermarket via Videotex. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Space Capsule Parachute Packers
Only three people (Norma Cretal, Buzz Corey and Jimmy Calunga) in the USA were qualified to hand-pack the massive parachutes for the Apollo space capsules. Their expertise was so vital, they were not allowed to ride in the same car together for fear of an accident. –WTF Fun Facts
Source:https://www.history.com/news/moon-landing-technology-inventions-computers-heat-shield-rovers