The ‘Colonel’ of KFC fame is actually an honorary title. There are well over 100,000 active Kentucky Colonels in their organization, which is called the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels. – WTF Fun Facts
Places
WTF Fun Fact – How Arizona Protects Cacti
Destroying or removing a native plant or cactus in Arizona is a class 4 felony which is punishable by up to 4 years in prison for first-time offenders. Other class 4 felonies in AZ include negligent homicide, kidnapping, and arson. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Kipilefti
The Swahili word for roundabout (or traffic circle) is kipilefti. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Extreme Arctic Temperatures
The Siberian town of Verkhoyansk, Russia, which lies North of the Arctic Circle, has a temperature range of -74°F in winter to over 100°F in the summer. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://travelandleisureindia.in/verkhoyansk-russia/
WTF Fun Fact – NYC Cow Tunnels
In the 1930’s, cow tunnels were built by Pennsylvania Railroad under New York city to more easily transport cows to slaughterhouses. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Least Valuable Coin In The World
Uzbekistan’s 1 Tiyin coin is worth 0.0000010 of a US dollar (or 1,000 Tiyin = 1 cent). It is the least valuable coin in the world. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.pcgs.com/news/what-is-the-least-valuable-coin
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 – 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 – Kestrel Arrested
In 2013, a Kestrel was captured with a tracking tag in Turkey and X-rayed on suspicion of being an Israeli spy, but was later released after officials concluded it was not a spy for Mossad. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Devil’s Pool
The Devil’s Pool is a rock pool located right on the edge of Victoria Falls in Zambia on the Zambezi river. When you enter the pool, you get pushed to the edge by the force of the river which itself carries over the falls. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.zambiatourism.com/destinations/waterfalls/victoria-falls/victoria-falls-devils-pool/
WTF Fun Fact – Mini Statue Of Liberty
There is a 25 ft replica Statue of Liberty in the Susquehanna River outside of Harrisburg, PA. It was erected as a prank in 1986, and was originally made of Venetian blinds and plywood. After it blew away in 1992, it was replaced with a metal version in 1997. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.atlasobscura.com/places/mini-statue-of-liberty-harrisburg
WTF Fun Fact – Hoon
A hoon is an Australian or New Zealander who deliberately drives a vehicle in a reckless or dangerous manner, generally in order to provoke a reaction from onlookers. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Feral Cats Can Eat
The feral cat population in Australia was so large that they killed an estimated 75 million native animals every night across Australia, including birds, frogs, mammals, and reptiles. Australian authorities planned to kill 2 million feral cats by 2020. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.peta.org.au/issues/feral-cats/
WTF Fun Fact – Sunniest City In The World
According to the World Meteorological Society, Yuma, Arizona receives over 4,000 hours of sunlight annually, which is the most of any city in the world. On a given day, there is a 90% chance of sunshine. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Buildings With A Single Zip Code
At least 43 buildings in New York City, like the General Motors and Empire State Buildings, have their own zip code due to their sheer size or amount of people who work there. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://commercialobserver.com/2012/09/the-vanity-zip/
WTF Fun Fact – Whorehouse Meadow
Whorehouse Meadow, a meadow near Frenchglen, Oregon, was renamed in the 1960’s to “Naughty Girl Meadow” on the Bureau of Land Management maps. The old name was restored in 1981 after public outcry. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Padmanabhaswamy Temple Riches
In 2011, the Supreme Court of India opened six of the seven secret vaults of Padmanabhaswamy Temple and discovered $22 billion in treasure including golden idols, golden elephants, 18-foot diamond necklaces, as well as countless bags of gold coins. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Garfield’s Lost Phones
Garfield phones have been washing up on Northern Finistere beaches in France for over 30 years. A shipping container fell off the cargo ship in a storm and ended up wedged in a nearby underwater cave. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.cbsnews.com/news/garfield-phones-mystery-devices-washing-up-on-beaches-france/