WTF Fun Fact – The Coffee Break Was Invented In 1952
The “coffee break” was invented in 1952 by the Pan American Coffee Bureau (PACB). Before WW2, a work “break” was … Read More & Source
History
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WTF Fun Fact – National School Bus Glossy Yellow
School bus yellow was specifically formulated for use on school buses in North America in 1939. Originally named :National School … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Invincible First To Sink
In 1816, the generally accepted first recorded ship to ever sink in the Great Lakes was a wooden ship employed … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – White House Correspondent’s Dinner Men Only
The White House Correspondent’s Dinner was for men only until 1962, when JFK refused to attend unless women did. – WTF Fun … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Eyebrow Evolution
The evolution of eyebrows performed an important function in expressing friendliness for early humans. This helped our ancestors survive by … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Phoebus Cartel
From 1925 to 1939, the Phoebus cartel controlled the global lightbulb market and worked to remove long-lasting bulbs from the … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Painted Marble Statues
Classical Greece wasn’t filled with pure white marble statues and structures. The statues and ruins we see today were at … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Field Stripping AK-47 In High School
Back during the Soviet Union, high school students learned how to assemble and take apart an AK-47 in class. In … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Siege of Weinsberg
During the Siege of Weinsberg, a surrender was agreed that allowed the women to leave with whatever they could carry, … Read More & Source