WTF Fun Fact – Phonautograph
The phonautograph was invented by a Frenchman in the 1850’s and was the first device to record sound. Researchers played … Read More & Source
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WTF Fun Fact – Artificial Leaves Produce Drugs
Dutch researchers have created artificial leaves that produce drugs using sunlight. In testing, they successfully produced artimensinin, which is a … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Whale Songs
A recent study by researchers at the University of St. Andrews found that migrating humpback whales could be linked to … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Agnosia
Oxford University researchers found that when blindfolded, people have a difficult time identifying which toe is being poked, especially the … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Squirrels Fake It
When squirrels have spare nuts they bury them, digging a separate hole for each. However, researchers found that up to … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Bees Don’t Buzz
Researchers found during the 2017 North American eclipse that bees don’t buzz during an eclipse. The bees were active and … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Moon And Rain
Researchers from the University of Washington found that when the moon is directly overhead, it’s gravitational pull on the clouds … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – King Penguins On A Treadmill
Researchers traveled to Antarctica and put 10 king penguins on a treadmill. They found fat king penguins are more unsteady … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Gambling Rats
Researchers taught rats how to gamble and they learned how to play it safe and maximize their ‘winnings’. However, when … Read More & Source