WTF Fun Fact 12596 – Martin Luther’s Christmas Tree
Christmas trees are a pagan tradition that predates Christianity (and, therefore, Christmas). That might lead someone knowledgeable about theology or … Read More & Source
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WTF Fun Fact 12575 – American Bologna
Bologna might have originated in Italy, but we have a German to thank for making it mainstream. Click to read the full fact.
WTF Fun Fact – Poltergeist
The word “poltergeist” comes from the German words poltern (“to make sound” and “to rumble”) and Geist (“ghost” and “spirit”), … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Teletubbies Condemned By Pediatricians
In 1999, the German Association of Pediatricians condemned the Teletubbies as bad for children because it could lead to “uncontrollable … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Barbie And Bild Lilli
The original Barbie doll was inspired by Bild Lilli, a German doll created in 1952, which was based on a … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Sesselpupser
Sesselpupser is German for those who sit around all day doing nothing or those who work from the comfort of … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Kummerspeck
Kummerspeck is German for weight gained from emotional over-eating. It literally translates to “grief bacon”. – WTF Fun Facts Source: https://metro.co.uk/2015/11/23/13-german-words-that-english-needs-5492307/
WTF Fun Fact – Dubbed The D’oh!
Homer Simpson’s famous “D’oh!” gets dubbed to “Nein!” in German, “Oi!” in Spain, and the Czech-dubbed version is usually changed … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Backpfeifengesicht
Backpfeifengesicht is German for “a face that needs punching.” – WTF Fun Facts Source: https://metro.co.uk/2015/11/23/13-german-words-that-english-needs-5492307/