The Romans weaved fire-retardant asbestos fibers into their napkins and tablecloths. They then cleaned them by throwing them into a hot fire and this made them even whiter than before. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Lemming Feces Glows
Northern Collared Lemmings build underground ‘toilets’ and always defecate there so that their ultraviolet feces doesn’t attract birds of prey. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: http://www.bbc.com/earth/story/20150513-these-animals-use-public-toilets
WTF Fun Fact – Most Expensive Bottle Of Water
The world’s most expensive bottle of water, Acqua Di Cristallo Tributo a Modigliani, priced at $51,500, thanks to its hand-made 24-carat gold bottle. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Laugh Until It Doesn’t Hurt
People who laugh more are better able to tolerate pain – both physical and emotional. Additionally, laughing together with others is more effective than laughing alone. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: http://healthland.time.com/2011/09/14/its-no-joke-why-laughter-kills-physical-pain/
WTF Fun Fact – Space Headache
In space, the zero gravity causes all your bodily fluids to move towards your head. This can often cause a headache which can best be alleviated by urinating.– WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Twinkie Inventor
The Twinkie was invented by James Dewar who worked as a baker for Continental Baking Company. He repurposed several machines used to make cream-filled strawberry shortcake that were sitting idle while strawberries were out of season. The original recipe used a banana cream. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Automatic Telephone Exchange
Almon Strowger invented the automatic telephone exchange, which eliminated the need for operators, after he learned he was losing business because the wife of his competitor was redirecting calls asking for Strowger to her husband. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Survival Tip
Lying flat on your back with arms and legs spread is your best bet for surviving a falling elevator. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Samurai Barber
Hairdresser Alberto Olmedo in Madrid, Spain was disappointed with normal scissors and inspired by medieval barbers, cuts hair with a samurai sword, a blow torch, and metal claws. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://abc7news.com/society/barber-in-spain-uses-samurai-swords-blow-torch-to-cut-hair/4988531/