The termite gut, which contains ~200 different microbes, is an exceptionally efficient bioreactor; it can produce up to 2 liters of hydrogen from a single sheet of paper. Further research is being done to see if it can be recreated as a renewable energy source. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Most Expensive Tooth
In November 2011, the most expensive tooth sold at auction for £23,010 (~$36,800) and was bought by Canadian Dr. Michael Zuk. The tooth is reported to have belonged to John Lennon. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/world-records/most-expensive-tooth-sold-at-auction
WTF Fun Fact – Sogen Kato
In 2010, Sogen Kato, believed to be the oldest man in Tokyo at the age of 111, was found mummified in his bed at the family home. Police finally broke in and discovered he had died at age 79 and his family lied about it to keep receiving his pension. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Su Filindeu
Su filindeu (meaning the threads of God) is one of the rarest, most difficult to make pastas in the world. For the past 300 years, only women from one Sardinian family in the town of Nuoro have known how to make it. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: http://www.bbc.com/travel/story/20161014-the-secret-behind-italys-rarest-pasta
WTF Fun Fact – Hippopotamus Soup
The earliest archaeological evidence for the consumption of soup dates back to 6000 BC, and it was a hippopotamus soup. The other ingredients in the soup were sparrows, vegetables, lentils, and various spices. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Father & Son Died Same Place Same Day
The first person to die during the construction of the Hoover Dam was J.G. Tierney on December 20th, 1922. On the same day 14 years later, the last person died during the dam’s construction. It was J.G.’s son Patrick.–WTF Fun Facts
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 high-end call girl named Lilli featured in the comic-strip, Bild-Zeitung. She was sold as an adult novelty in bars and tobacco shops. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – John Bongiovi Christmas In The Stars
At 17, Bon Jovi was sweeping floors at his cousin Tony Bongiovi’s recording studio, Power Station, where Christmas in the Stars: The Star Wars Christmas Album was being recorded. His uncle recommended him for the song “R2-D2 We Wish You A Merry Christmas”, which became his first professional recording. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jon_Bon_Jovi#Beginnings
WTF Fun Fact – Gouldian Finch Papillae
Gouldian finch chicks have blue opalescent beads on the corners of their mouths, called papillae, which make it easier for their parents to feed them in the dark. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: http://blog.cincinnatizoo.org/2014/01/28/why-are-there-spots-in-these-birds-mouths/