The hit TV show Stranger Things was rejected 15 to 20 times by different networks before Netflix finally picked it up. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Japan Ramen Discount
In an effort to reduce car accidents involving elderly drivers, a Japanese restaurant is offering a 10% discount at a ramen restaurant if they hand in their driver’s license. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Pigeon Poop
A London commuter received a settlement of over $32,000 from Network Rail after they “possibly” slipped on pigeon poop at Paddington train station. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-london-49256251
WTF Fun Fact – Self Driving Crash
If a self-driving car gets in an accident that is clearly its fault, then the owner doesn’t pay damages – the manufacturers do. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2018/03/can-you-sue-a-robocar/556007/
WTF Fun Fact – Game Of Throne Pirates
The Game Of Thrones season 8 premiere was pirated nearly 55 million times in a single day. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.engadget.com/2019/04/17/game-of-thrones-season-8-premiere-piracy/
WTF Fun Fact – Fish Turducken
Chef Josh Niland has created a fish turducken. His seafood version features yellowfin tuna loin, wrapped in a cod fillet, wrapped in an enormous tail-on ocean trout fillet. The entire recipe will cost you roughly $250. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Ronaldo Saves
Soccer star Cristiano Ronaldo refuses to get any tattoos on his body just so he can continue on donating blood. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Tall Boy
The ‘Tall Boy’, as the crazy, arm-flailing, inflatable tube characters were originally known as, was invented by carnival artist Peter Minshall for the 1996 Olympic games in Atlanta. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://news.avclub.com/the-olympic-origins-of-those-wacky-waving-inflatable-ar-1798243184
WTF Fun Fact – Netflix And Chill Button
There is a d.i.y. Netflix Project to create a “Netflix and Chill” button. Dubbed The Switch, when you activate it, the lights dim, your phone is set to do-not-disturb, food is ordered for delivery, and Netflix is readied for streaming. – WTF Fun Facts