A new microbe called a hemimastigote was found in Nova Scotia. The Hemimastix kukwesjijk is not a plant, animal, fungus, or protozoa. It constitutes an entirely new kingdom, a new branch on the tree of life. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/what-a-newfound-kingdom-means-for-the-tree-of-life/
Weird
This is our weird but true facts category. These may be a little odd and a little strange, but they are all most definitely true facts! If you are looking for weird fun facts then start scrolling!
WTF Fun Fact – No Fun Tajikistan
According to the “Regulation of Traditions and Customs in the Republic of Tajikistan,” which were introduced in 2007 and updated in 2017, the celebration of birthdays anywhere except in the privacy of the family circle is strictly forbidden and carries a hefty fine if caught.. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/blogs-news-from-elsewhere-34051435
WTF Fun Fact – Drunkard’s Cloak
The drunkard’s cloak was a barrel with holes for one’s head and arms that was put on drunk people to publicly shame them while they were paraded through their town. Historical records show the punishment was used in the UK, USA, Netherlands and Denmark. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drunkard%27s_cloak
WTF Fun Fact – Black Coffee Personality
A 2015 study from the University of Innsbruck found that people who drink their coffee black are more likely to be psychopaths. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/black-coffee-psychopath_n_561baf08e4b0dbb8000f150f
WTF Fun Fact – Whipple-Scrumpets
In Roald Dahl’s Charlie and Chocolate Factory, the Oompa-Loompas where at one point known as Whipple-Scrumpets.– WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/entertainment-arts-28980257
WTF Fun Fact – User Your Emoji’s
A 2015 study in the UK found that 72% of 18 to 25-year-olds believe it’s easier to communicate their feelings with emojis rather than it is with words. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: http://www.bbc.co.uk/newsbeat/article/32793732/uks-fastest-growing-language-is-emoji
WTF Fun Fact – College Textbook Prices
The price of a college textbook increased 90% from 1998 to 2016, while recreational book prices fell by more than 35% over the same time period. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.aei.org/carpe-diem/chart-of-the-day-the-astronomical-rise-in-college-textbook-prices-vs-consumer-prices-and-recreational-books/
WTF Fun Fact – CDC Prepares For Everything
The US’s Center for Disease Control has a Center For Preparedness and Response which includes specific guidance for zombie preparedness. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.cdc.gov/cpr/zombie/index.htm
WTF Fun Fact – 25th Amendment And The Colon
The second part of the 25th amendment deals specifically with procedures for a President who is unfit to serve. It has been used three times, all related to colon issues and two of the three were a result of Presidential colonoscopies. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.businessinsider.com/25th-amendment-colon-trump-reagan-bush-unfit-president-2017-10?r=US&IR=T