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WTF Fun Fact 12703 – The Ancient Art of Topiary

June 4, 2022

Topiaries date back to at least ancient Rome. Click to read the full fact.

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WTF Fun Fact 12676 – The Ancient History of Ukraine

May 22, 2022May 22, 2022

Ukrainians are finding their ancient past as they fight to preserve their culture. Click to read the full fact.

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WTF Fun Fact 12650 – The Largest Stadium Ever Built

May 8, 2022

The largest stadium ever built could hold over 100,000 more people than today’s biggest stadium. Click to read the full fact.

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WTF Fun Fact 12550 – Magical Gladiator Blood

March 19, 2022

Did gladiator blood have magical healing abilities? Click to read the full fact.

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WTF Fun Fact 12433 – Lucius Quinctius Cincinnatus

March 5, 2022

Cincinnati is named after a Roman dictator who quickly gave up his power. Click to read the full fact.

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WTF Fun Fact – Flamingo Tongue

October 27, 2021
WTF Fun Fact - Flamingo Tongue

The tongue of the flamingo was considered a delicacy in Ancient Roman times. The birds themselves were considered a representation … Read More & Source

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WTF Fun Fact – Penalty Of The Sack

May 9, 2020

In Ancient Rome, the punishment for killing one’s father (parricide) was poena cullei or “penalty of the sack.” This death … Read More & Source

WTF Fun Fact – Vestal Virgins

April 27, 2020
WTF Fun Fact - Vestal Virgins

During the 7th century B.C., ancient Roman ‘vestal virgins’ were required to keep their hymens intact as proof of virginity … Read More & Source

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WTF Fun Fact – Middle Finger

July 20, 2019
WtF Fun Fact Middle Finger

The middle finger has been used as a derogatory gesture for at least 2400 years, appearing in ancient Greek and … Read More & Source

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