2013 was the first year since 1432 that could result in a rearrangement of four consecutive numbers. The next year this will happen is much sooner: 2031. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Math
2013
WTF Fun Fact – The Jesus Of Darts
In 2012, an Australian was kicked out of a darts competition in England because his appearance caused the crowd to chant “Jesus!” repeatedly, which distracted the other players. He was prevented from entering in 2013 for the same reason. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/uk-news/jesus-lookalike-nathan-grindal-banned-2895176
WTF Fun Fact – Chewing Gum Boost
A 2013 study found that chewing gum boosts visual memory tasks and concentration. This study focused on the potential benefits of chewing gum during an audio memory task. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2013/03/130308093933.htm
WTF Fun Fact – Curiosity’s Happy Birthday
In 2013, NASA’s Mars Curiosity rover hummed Happy Birthday to itself by vibrating its sample-analysis unit to the musical tune, but did so only on its first “birthday”. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2017/08/why-the-curiosity-rover-stopped-singing-happy-birthday-to-itself/536487/
WTF Fun Fact – Top Oil Producing Country
In 2013, the United States surpassed Russia and Saudi Arabia and now produces more oil and natural gas than any other country in the world. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/business/2013/oct/04/us-oil-natural-gas-production-russia-saudi-arabia
WTF Fun Fact – Unlikely Cause Of Noxious Odor
In 2013, a Brooklyn school was shut down due to a noxious odor that resulted in several students being transported to the hospital. The odor turned out to be from excessive Axe body spray from some 6th grade boys. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.huffpost.com/entry/axe-shuts-down-school-body-spray-hazardous-smell_n_4192462
WTF Fun Fact – Makeup On A Shoestring Budget
Robin Mathews won an Oscar for Best Achievement in Makeup and Hairstyling for the 2013 movie Dallas Buyers Club which had a makeup budget of only $250 for the entire 28 days of production. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2014/02/dallas-buyers-club-makeup-oscar-nomination
WTF Fun Fact – Heineken Advertising Mistake
In 2013, Heineken attempted to feature Rev. CH Bulmer but inadvertently featured Hugh Price Hughes, a prominent Methodist, who spent his life helping alcoholics instead. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/blogs-magazine-monitor-24834955
