WTF Fun Fact – Bir Tawil
There is a strip of land named Bir Tawil that lies between Egypt and Sudan. Neither country acknowledges it as … Read More & Source
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WTF Fun Fact – World’s Deepest Scuba Dive
The world record for the deepest scuba dive was performed by Ahmed Gabr, a special forces officer of the Egyptian … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – NYC’s 3700 Year-Old Obelisk
In 1881 an Egyptian obelisk named Cleopatra’s Needle was erected in NYC’s Central Park. The 3700+ year-old obelisk was originally … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Pouring One Out
The tradition of pouring out some of your drink on the ground to show respect for deceased friends or family … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – First Labor Strike
The World’s first recorded labor strike was held during the building of the Great Pyramid of Giza in Egypt. The … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia
The Statue Of Liberty’s original concept was titled “Egypt Carrying the Light to Asia” depicting a Muslim peasant woman (fellah) … Read More & Source
Fun Fact – Ancient Egyptians Book Thieves
The ancient Egyptians, while under the rule of Ptolemy II, would confiscate any books that arrived on ships and make … Read More & Source
