The reason why Bambi (1941) looks so stylistically different than Disney’s other works is because entry-level employee Tyrus Wong, an immigrant artist from China, painted sketches of his vision without permission from supervisors. Walt Disney saw his work and promoted him as to lead artist.
50% of female US marines failed the minimum…
50% of female US marines failed the minimum requirement of 3 pulls ups.
Starting in 1945, more than 8,000 Dutch people have adopted the grave…
Starting in 1945, more than 8,000 Dutch people have adopted the grave of an American WWII soldier buried at Margraten, Netherlands. They visit regularly with flowers and graves are passed to the next generation. There is a waiting list to adopt a grave.
The whole reason we focus on presidents’ first 100 days…
The whole reason we focus on presidents’ first 100 days in office so much is because of how much FDR accomplished during his.
The most successful intelligence operation in the Cold War…
The most successful intelligence operation in the Cold War was emptying supplies of Soviet Union toilet paper, forcing them to use documents, and retrieving these documents after use.
Senator Daniel Webster turned down two offers to be vice…
Senator Daniel Webster turned down two offers to be vice president by William Henry Harrison and Zachary Taylor because he thought the office was a dead-end position. Both these presidents then died in office.
A man flipped off a woman while entering a Utah Freeway…
A man flipped off a woman while entering a Utah Freeway, and proceeded to have his middle finger shot off by her with a .357-caliber revolver. The man tried to follow the woman, but lost her and so he went to seek medical help.
Groomsmen (specifically bridegroom-men) were originally…
Groomsmen (specifically bridegroom-men) were originally at weddings to protect the bride from being kidnapped by another suitor.
Having zero recollection of your drive to work…
Having zero recollection of your drive to work or school, has a name. It’s called Highway Hypnosis.
No Such Thing As A Flycycle
Dan, James, Anna and Andy discuss underwater tailors, the overlord of all emojis, and the alphabet of the future.