WTF Fun Fact – 185 TB Cassette Tape
In 2014, Sony created a new cassette tape capable of holding 185 terabytes, or 148 gigabits per square inch. That’s … Read More & Source
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WTF Fun Fact – The Fraud Behind The Microsoft Sound
The iconic startup sound for Microsoft’s Windows 95 aka “The Microsoft Sound” was made by ambient music artist Brian Eno … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Shinkansen’s Perfect Record
In the 50-plus year history of the Japanese Shinkansen or bullet train system, carrying over 10 billion passengers, there has … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – BackRub
In 1996, the search engine Google was known as “BackRub” alluding to how the program analyzed the internet’s “back links” … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – World’s First Holographic Protest
In 2015, the world’s first holographic protest was held in Madrid outside of one of their parliament buildings. They were … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Five-hundred-meter Aperture Spherical Radio Telescope
China has built the world’s largest single-dish radio observatory (FAST) at a cost of $171 million. The telescope, also known … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Paul Brown’s Squeeze Bottle Valve
Paul Brown invented the upside-down squeeze bottle valve in 1991 after 111 failed prototypes. He then sold his product to … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – First Online Purchase
In 1984 at age 72, Jane Snowball was the first person to “shop online” from her home when she ordered … Read More & Source
WTF Fun Fact – Smart Straw Detects Date Rape Drug
Three students from Miami have developed a simple straw that can test whether or not your drink has been spiked. … Read More & Source