A new skate park in England will be called “The Skatey McSkateface” after a public vote on social media. The name amassed more votes than the second and third place names combined. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Missing Broken Arrows
Since 1950, there have been 32 US nuclear weapon accidents, known as “Broken Arrows.” As many as six have been lost and unaccounted for. The former USSR has lost 41 with an unknown amount of them recovered. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/list-of-broken-arrow-nuclear-accidents-2013-5
WTF Fun Fact – April Fools Volcano Prank
Oliver “Porky” Bickar was so dedicated to April fools pranks that he flew hundreds of tires into Mt. Edgecumbe, a dormant volcano near Sitka, Alaska, and set them on fire. He fooled both the locals and Coast Guard into thinking the volcano was active. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Kermit The Lizard?
Kermit the Frog originally started out on the show Sam and Friends in 1955 as a lizard-like creature made from an old turquoise coat belonging to Jim Henson’s mom and a couple of ping pong balls for eyes.– WTF Fun Facts
Source: http://gothamist.com/2011/04/19/kermit_the_lizard.php
WTF Fun Fact – TV Improves Emotional Intelligence
According to a recent study, watching high-quality television dramas can improve your emotional intelligence and enhance your ability to read other people’s emotions. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/watching_tv_can_boost_emotional_intelligence
WTF Fun Fact – Philippines Affair Law
Article 247 of the Revised Penal Code in the Philippines allows one to ‘legally’ kill or physically injure their spouse or the person they are having sexual intercourse with if they catch them in the act of making love or right after. The penalty for the crime is destierro or banishment. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://filipiknow.net/weird-laws-in-the-philippines/#1_You_can_ldquolegallyrdquo_kill_people
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
WTF Fun Fact – Heart Attack Mondays
According to an Australian study, more people are diagnosed with serious heart conditions, including heart attacks, on Mondays than any other day of the week. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.heartfoundation.org.au/news/heart-attacks-more-likely-on-mondays
WTF Fun Fact – Oldest Living Leap Year Baby
In 2016, Daisy Belle Ward, who is the oldest living leap year baby, celebrated her 25th birthday on her 100th year of life. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://people.com/celebrity/oldest-leap-day-baby-in-america/