WTF Fun Fact – Columbian Interchange
Before the “Columbian interchange,” there were no oranges in Florida, no bananas in Ecuador, no potatoes in Ireland, no coffee … Read More & Source
History
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WTF Fun Fact – Fragging
The term “fragging” comes from the Vietnam War. Soldiers would throw live frag grenades into the quarters of officers they … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Origin Of California
The most popular theory for the origin of the state name California is that it was the name of a … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Old Huts Built From Mammoth Bones
In 1965, a Ukrainian farmer dug up the lower jawbone of a mammoth. Further excavations revealed 4 huts, made up … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Pan Am Building Helicopter Transfer
In the 1960’s and 70’s, there was an hourly helicopter service from the top of the Pan Am Building in … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Jetpacks At Halftime
During the 1967 Super Bowl I halftime show, there wasn’t a performance by a musician but rather two men flying … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Samuel Whittemore
In 1775, 78-year-old Massachusetts farmer Samuel Whittemore fired at British soldiers and killed 3. Out of ammo, he drew his … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Chrysler Turbine Car
In the 1960’s, Chrysler produced a total of 55 Chrysler Turbine Cars, whose A-831 turbine engine could run on many … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – The Walls of Benin City
The Walls of Benin City, originally known as Edo and located in present-day Nigeria, were the world’s largest man-made earth … Read More & Source