Saint George is the patron saint of England and a few other places, but he is also the patron saint of skin disease sufferers including lepers and leprosy as well as syphilitic people and syphilis. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Patronages_of_Saint_George
Post-relationship grief affects men, in the long term, more than women. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://bigthink.com/ideafeed/breaking-up-feels-different-for-men-and-women
According to the Pentagon, 71% of Americans between the ages of 17 and 24 are ineligible to join the military. They are too overweight, too poorly educated, or have a criminal record. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.militarytimes.com/opinion/commentary/2018/07/18/commentary-heres-why-fighting-youth-obesity-is-a-matter-of-national-security/
The Dutch crown jewels include a coronation crown that is not meant to be worn, which is made of fake pearls, fish scales, and some colored foil. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2013/apr/30/king-willem-12-things-dutch-royal-family
The U.S. military spent over US$20 billion a year on air conditioning in Iraq and Afghanistan. That’s more than NASA’s budget. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.npr.org/2011/06/25/137414737/among-the-costs-of-war-20b-in-air-conditioning
Squirrels were originally a purposeful introduction into urban American cities in the mid 1800’s. They were meant to remind city inhabitants of nature and feel “rural peace and calm”. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.nationalgeographic.com/magazine/2018/02/explore-city-squirrels-nuisance/
A leech has both male and female organs. In total they have 18 testicles and 2 ovaries. They also have 32 brains and 10 stomachs. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: theleechresource.weebly.com/reproductive-system.html
The ozone layer above Antarctica is showing signs of healing, thanks to the worldwide ban on chlorofluorocarbons. The hole in the ozone may fully heal by 2080. – WTF Fun Facts
For 4 years, Hugh Grant was his own talent agent under the made up name of James Howe Ealy. He would speak with a fake Scottish accent when on the phone. He claims to have saved himself a fortune while doing so. – WTF Fun Facts