In 2014, a Cockatoo named Fred celebrated its 100th birthday. He received a birthday card from Queen Elizabeth II as is custom to all those turning 100 years old in Her Majesty’s Realms. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Stonehenge Theory
Some archaeologists believe that Stonehenge was built as part of a large scale team-building exercise as its construction came at a time of increased unification between the neolithic peoples of Britain. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/science/origin-of-stonehenge-theories-wales-a6763911.html
WTF Fun Fact – Purple Heart
Before Japan surrendered to end WW2, the US armed forces ordered 1.5 million Purple Heart medals in anticipation of a difficult land invasion. Roughly 500,000 were left after WW2, and that stock, although refurbished, is still likely being used today. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/purple-heart-stockpile-wwii-medal.html
WTF Fun Fact – Mummy Unwrapping Party
Starting around the 18th century, mummies could be bought from street vendors for use as the main event for parties and gatherings. The elites would hold “mummy unwrapping parties,” which were exactly as the name implied. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Metal Eating Man
Michel “Monsieur Mangetout” Lotito could eat glass, metal, rubber and more. The Frenchman once consumed an entire Cessna 150 airplane over a two year period. He ate an estimated nine tons of metal between 1959 and 1997. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Bank of England’s Gold
The Bank of England’s vaults can hold up to 400,000 bars of gold, making it the second largest in the world. However, they only own two gold bars and store the rest for the treasury. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Vaquita Porpoise
The Vaquita porpoise is the world’s most endangered marine mammal and also the smallest porpoise. There are only ~10 left in the world. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Bacon Flavored Condom
Seattle-based company J&D’s Foods sells condoms that taste like bacon. They had previously sold bacon flavored lubricant as an April fool’s day promotion. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/food-drink/company-releases-new-bacon-flavored-condoms
WTF Fun Fact – 29th Time Lucky
Steve Whiteley, a British 61-year-old heating engineer, turned a £2 bet into nearly £1.5 million after picking all 6 horse race winners to win the jackpot. The winning horse in the final race hadn’t won in their previous 28 races. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2011/mar/08/steve-whiteley-tote-jackpot-millionaire