Prior to 1743, the Celsius scale values were reversed (i.e. the boiling point was 0 degrees and the freezing point was 100 degrees). The 1743 scale reversal was proposed by Jean-Pierre Christin. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Norbert Pearlroth
Norbert Pearlroth was the sole researcher for Ripley’s ‘Believe It or Not!’ newspaper panel. He spent 10 hours a day, six days a week at the New York Library researching. He produced 24 pieces of content a week for 52 years. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Mitochondrial DNA Replacement
In 2015, the United Kingdom became the first country in the world to legalize the creation of babies from the DNA of three people in a technique known as mitochondrial DNA replacement therapy. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Ig Nobel Prize
Since 1991, an Ig Nobel Prize has been awarded in ten categories to celebrate unusual or trivial achievements in scientific research. For example, in 2016 the Ig Nobel Prize for chemistry was given to Prof. Raston for unboiling an egg. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Adidas Doesn’t Sponsor Scientologists
Adidas does not sponsor any athletes who are Scientologists because in Germany, where Adidas is headquartered, Scientology is considered a cult.–WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://hypebeast.com/2015/8/adidas-will-terminate-contracts-of-scientologists
WTF Fun Fact – Skycots
In the 1950’s, babies traveled on airplanes in “skycots.” They were attached to the overhead luggage bin, with children placed inside for the duration of the flight. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Humpty Dumpty A Cocktail Story
In the 17th century, a Humpty Dumpty was a drink made of brandy boiled with ale. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Humpty_Dumpty
WTF Fun Fact – Hippos Are Not Pets
Marius Els of South Africa adopted a baby hippo he named Humphrey after it was rescued from a river. Five years later, the hippo dragged him into the same river and killed him. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://abcnews.go.com/blogs/technology/2011/11/pet-hippo-kills-its-owner
WTF Fun Fact – Don’t Store Meds In A Medicine Cabinet
Medicine cabinets are one of the worst places to store medicine because of the high temperatures and humidity in bathrooms. Most medicine should be kept between 68 and 77°F and kept away from moisture. – WTF Fun Facts