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
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WTF Fun Fact – Physicians Against Homework
Homework was considered hugely controversial in the late 1800’s and early 1900’s. Physicians crusaded against it because they were convinced … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Baby Carrots
A Californian farmer named Mike Yurosek was unhappy that he was unable to sell his imperfect carrots. So he cut … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – California Pipevine Swallowtail
Tim Wong, a 28-year-old aquatic biologist from northern California, has single-handedly repopulated the rare California Pipevine Swallowtail butterfly species in … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Gold For Bread
During the California gold rush, a slice of bread cost $1 or $2 if you wanted it buttered. That’s the … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Artichoke Capital
Castroville is a rural town in California that is nicknamed the ‘Artichoke Capital of the World’. 99.9% of all artichokes … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Snotbot Drones
Oceanographers and engineers in California have created ‘snotbots’, which are drones that collect spray from whales’ blowholes. – WTF Fun … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Circle Of Life
In 1981, a California doctor saved the life of a 3.2lb preemie baby boy. 30 years later,that doctor was involved … Read More & Source
a new study found that california has a mini
A new study found that California has a mini earthquake (less than a magnitude of 1 on the Richter scale) … Read More & Source