In 2003, Rapper Pusha T wrote the famous McDonald’s jingle “I’m Lovin’ It” but does not own any of the publishing rights for it. After learning from that multi-million dollar mistake, he now owns 40% of the publishing rights for the “We have the meats” campaign from Arby’s.– WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – Dazzle
A group of zebras is called a “dazzle.” – WTF Fun Facts
Source: ‘A Dazzle of Zebras’ and Other Collective Nouns for the Animals You’ll See on Safari (nathab.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Monkey Buffet Festival
In Lopburi, Thailand, on the last Sunday of November, the annual Monkey Buffet Festival is held which provides food and drink to more than 2000 local monkeys, thanking them for drawing tourists to the town.– WTF Fun Facts
Source: Monkey Buffet Festival – Gastro Obscura (atlasobscura.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Trojan Horse Nanoparticle
Michigan State University and Stanford University scientists have created a “Trojan Horse” nanoparticle that eats away portions of plaques that cause heart attacks. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Nanoparticle eats away plaque that causes heart attacks (futuretimeline.net)
WTF Fun Fact – Prison Guards Steal Salvador Dali Painting
Salvador Dali made a painting for the prisoners at Rikers Island in NYC that hung in the prisoner dining room for 15 years and was later moved to the lobby. In 2003, the painting was stolen by a group of prison guards and has never been recovered. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: The Salvador Dalí Painting That Was Stolen from Rikers Remains Lost – InsideHook
WTF Fun Fact – El Colacho Or Baby Jumping
El Colacho is a traditional Spanish festival dating back to 1620. It takes place annually to celebrate the Catholic feast of Corpus Christi in Castrillo de Murcia. Men dressed as the Devil in red and yellow suits jump over babies who lie on mattresses in the street. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Baby jumping – Wikipedia
WTF Fun Fact – Father Kidnaps Daughter’s Killer Stepfather
In 1995, France found Dr. Dieter Krombach guilty of killing his stepdaughter, but he was able to avoid jail by hiding out in Germany. In 2009, the victim’s real father organized a kidnapping and dumped Krombach bound and gagged in front of a French courthouse. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: Kidnapped German doctor’s trial in French girl’s killing begins – Los Angeles Times (latimes.com)
WTF Fun Fact – Giants And Titans
The Bank of England issues high-value notes known as Giants (£1 million) and Titans (£100 million). – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Chocolate Syrup Tears
In “The Wizard Of Oz” movie, the Tin Man cried chocolate syrup instead of actual machine oil as the oil didn’t photograph well. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: ‘Wizard of Oz’ trivia quiz celebrates film’s 75th anniversary (today.com)