BBC delayed the release of David Bowie’s song Space Oddity due to the Moon Landing.
Nadezhda Durova (1783-1866)…
Nadezhda Durova (1783-1866), daughter of a Russian Army Officer, disguised herself as a man, serving in a Cavalry Regiment during the Napoleonic Wars. She was the first recorded Female Officer in the Russian army, and was awarded the Cross of St George for bravery under fire.
Australia once had a floating hotel…
Australia once had a floating hotel that now lies decrepit and forgotten, in North Korea.
10 Interesting Facts to Help You Get Through This Loooooong Week
Will this week ever end.
It feels like it’s taking FOREVER.
But, wait! I have a good idea about how to fix this.
Facts! Great facts that will challenge your brain and soothe your soul.
Let’s get started!
1. It’s mostly water weight.
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2. Rejection leads to later problems.
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3. That’s totally disgusting! Yay humans!
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4. Oh, it’s real…
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5. Typical male behavior.
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6. Are you good at this?
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7. This is amazing.
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8. Be on the lookout…
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9. A symbol of grace and poise.
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10. Wow…that’s really something…
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That’s a little better, right?
Now let’s power through the rest of this damn work week together!
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Chinese outsourcing
A Chinese businessman recently hired a hitman to take out a competitor for $282,800. That hitman hired another hitman (offering $141,000). That man hired another hitman, who hired another hitman, who hired another hitman. The fifth hitman simply asked the man to fake his death.
Dr. Phil and his staff have been…
Dr. Phil and his staff have been accused of giving drugs and alcohol to addicts before appearing on his show in efforts to boost ratings.
The micronation of the Conch Republic…
The micronation of the Conch Republic seceded from the United States in 1982. They declared war on April 23rd 1982 and surrendered 1 minute after the declaration so they could apply for foreign aid.
A beard transplant procedure…
A beard transplant procedure takes an entire day, and can run up to $10,000 for a full beard. The doctor and technicians remove hair strands with the follicles intact from another part of the body — usually the bottom of the back of the head. It’s moved to where it is wanted on the face
The ‘Indestructrible’ Nicholas Alkemade…
The ‘Indestructrible’ Nicholas Alkemade survived an 18K ft fall from crashing bomber in 1944 completely unharmed. After WW2 while working at a chemical plant he survived: a 15 min exposure to chlorine gas, being sprayed with sulphuric acid, and having a 9ft steel pole fall on him.
In 1982, two ex-members of the band Yes…
In 1982, two ex-members of the band Yes started a new band, Cinema. The actual band Yes still existed at that point, but broke up shortly afterward. Two of Yes’s ex-members then joined Cinema. At that point Cinema just decided to become the band Yes.