Sardinia’s Casu Marzu, which literally translates to ‘rotten cheese’, is safe to eat only if it contains live maggots.
Source: http://www.ilovecheese.co.uk/casu-marzu-worlds-dangerous-cheese.html
a 2013 study found that nearly 1 of young
A 2013 study found that nearly 1% of young, pregnant Americans claim to have conceived as virgins (or independently of men).
during his second inauguration in 1905 theodore
During his second inauguration in 1905, Theodore Roosevelt wore a ring which contained a lock of Abraham Lincoln’s hair, it was given to him by Sec. of State John Hay, the former personal secretary to Lincoln.
Source: https://www.theodorerooseveltcenter.org/Blog/Item/The%20Heir%20of%20Abraham%20Lincoln
seahorses beat their dorsal fin 30 70 times per
Seahorses beat their dorsal fin (30 – 70 times per second) nearly as fast as hummingbirds beat their wings.
– WTF Fun Fact
Source: https://www.visitsealife.com/paris/en/discover/sea-life-creatures/seahorses-and-pipefish/
if you stood on mars equator at midday it would
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.