If you stood on Mars’ equator at midday, it would feel like summer at your feet and winter at your head.
Source: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/edu/learn/video/mars-in-a-minute-is-mars-red-hot/
the wizard of oz was financially a huge
The Wizard of Oz was financially a huge disappointment upon release. MGM netted a million dollar loss. It wasn’t until 1949 rerelease,that it turned a profit.
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wizard_of_Oz_(1939_film)
jerry springer was born in highgate tube station
Jerry Springer was born in Highgate tube station in London while it was being used as a bomb shelter during World War 2.
85 of the pre columbian gold pieces on display in
85% of the pre-Columbian gold pieces on display in Peru’s Museum of Gold are fakes.
– WTF Fun Fact
Source: https://www.forbes.com/2002/01/09/0109connguide.html#5090157b285f
in order to perfect his character hercule poirots
In order to perfect his character Hercule Poirot’s walk, actor David Suchet clenched a coin between his buttcheeks which helped slow and shorten his stride.
there are several million copies of the koran
There are several million copies of the Koran gathered in sacks which are buried in tunnels under the Chilthern Mountains in Pakistan. Islam forbids the burning, destroying, or otherwise desecration of the Koran.
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/world-asia-43201622/the-tunnels-that-house-old-korans
a polydactyl cat is a cat born with extra toes on
A polydactyl cat is a cat born with extra toes on one or more paw. This can sometimes make the cat look like it has hands with thumbs! These are also known as ‘Hemingway Cats’ or ‘Mitten cats’.
Source: https://healthypets.mercola.com/sites/healthypets/archive/2017/03/09/polydactyl-cats.aspx
john f kennedys brain was removed during his
John F. Kennedy’s brain was removed during his autopsy and subsequently stored in the National Archives, but it has been missing since 1966.
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/shortcuts/2013/oct/21/presidents-brain-missing-mislaid-body-parts
research has found that chimpanzees recognize the
Research has found that chimpanzees recognize the butts of their relatives just as well as humans recall familiar faces.
Source: https://www.livescience.com/57127-chimps-can-recognize-butts.html