Lottery winner Jack Whittaker was once robbed of $545,000 in cash. When asked why he would carry around that much money, he responded with “because I can”. He was later robbed for $200,000 cash. 01
Portuguese soldiers used black swords in the Age of Discovery…
Portuguese soldiers used black swords in the Age of Discovery in order to not reflect the light and announce their presence on ships, avoiding also its rusting when used near salt water. 00
Although park authorities deny it, Central Park…
Although park authorities deny it, Central Park officially has a population of 25 residents according to the 2010 census. 00
André the Giant has successfully held the record…
André the Giant has successfully held the record for the most Beer consumed in a single sitting for the last 40 years. During a six-hour period back in 1976, André drank 119 standard 12 ounce brews in a pub in Pennsylvania. 00
A study found that about one in five corporate…
A study found that about one in five corporate executives are psychopaths – roughly the same rate found among prisoners. 00
Breathing the air in Mumbai for one day…
Breathing the air in Mumbai for one day during Diwali is as bad as smoking two packs of cigarettes. 00
In 2008, a man made $50,000, penny by penny…
In 2008, a man made $50,000, penny by penny, by opening thousands of fake accounts and pocketing the 1 or 2 cent verification deposits. 00
Two rats in an ideal environment…
Two rats in an ideal environment can turn into 482 million rats over a period of three years. 00
There is a city in Russia so contaminated with…
There is a city in Russia so contaminated with nuclear waste, that people check their food with a Geiger counter before purchase. 00
The original lyrics in Little Richard’s song…
The original lyrics in Little Richard’s song “Tutti Frutti” were changed from “Tutti Frutti, Loose Booty” to “Tutti Frutti, aw rooty” because the term “Loose booty” was considered too scandalous. 00