Between 2006 and 2007, Poland’s prime minister and president were identical twin brothers, making them the first brothers in history to hold a country’s prime ministership and presidency at the same time.. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Chelidon
The depression on the front of the elbow or at the flexure of the arm is called the chelidon. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Chelidon Definition and Examples – Biology Online Dictionary
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 television consumption in later years.” – WTF Fun Facts
Source: German baby docs blast Dipsy, Laa-Laa & pals – Variety
WTF Fun Fact – Phoebus Cartel
From 1925 to 1939, the Phoebus cartel controlled the global lightbulb market and worked to remove long-lasting bulbs from the market in order to increase profits. They reduced bulb life from 2,500 hours to 1,000. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Phoebus cartel – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – Polar Bears Are Impressive Swimmers
Polar bears have been observed swimming continuously for several hours and covering well over 60 miles without stopping. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://seaworld.org/animals/all-about/polar-bear/adaptations/
WTF Fun Fact – Georgia Tech 222-0
Georgia Tech holds the record for the most points scored in a college football game. In 1916, Georgia Tech beat Cumberland (who had discontinued their football team before the season but was paid to play the game) 222-0. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: 1916 Cumberland vs. Georgia Tech football game – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – Bear Sued By Beekeeper
In 2008, a Macedonian beekeeper sued a bear for stealing honey after attempting to keep the bear away from the beehives by blasting Serbian turbo-folk music. The bear was found guilty, and the beekeeper received 2,200 euro from the state for the damages. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: BBC NEWS | World | Europe | Bear convicted for theft of honey
WTF Fun Fact – Stonehenge Just One Of Many
There are over 900 stone ring monuments in the British Isles. Stonehenge is just the most famous of all of them. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: History of Kingston Russell Stone Circle | English Heritage (english-heritage.org.uk)
WTF Fun Fact – Extreme Sitting Or Hockern
In 2008, the street sport of “extreme sitting” or hockern was created in Berlin. You can purchase a special stool for this sport for around $70. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Hockern Takes ‘Extreme Sitting’ to New Level | WIRED