An episode of Peppa Pig had to be banned in Australia because it showed Peppa being friendly to spiders, which was not considered safe for kids due to the toxicity of many Australian species.
Peter Tripp, a radio DJ, stayed awake on air…
Peter Tripp, a radio DJ, stayed awake on air for 200 hours. The resulting sleep deprivation drove him crazy.
The US Government spent 20 years and $20m…
The US Government spent 20 years and $20m on an experimental project to test and train telepaths for military use.
The man who first entered the stratosphere was the father…
The man who first entered the stratosphere was the father of the first man to reach the deepest part of the ocean and is the grandfather of the man that is now leading the innovation of completely solar powered planes.
There is a man who has been walking around…
There is a man who has been walking around the world since 1998. He is currently in Russia.
Some Saudi Arabian cities have banned walking…
Some Saudi Arabian cities have banned walking your dog or cat because it enhances contact between men and women.
In Hong Kong and Japan, McDonald’s has “doors are always…
In Hong Kong and Japan, McDonald’s has “doors are always open” policy. People, who can’t afford a place to live, take advantage of this policy and “live” in McDonald’s. Because of this, they are called McRefugees.
The reason students have summer off is because…
The reason students have summer off is because, in the 1800s, it was simply too hot to go to school, so students just didn’t show up anyway. Lawmakers eventually saw the sense in this and fought for a school-free summer for students.
In 1990 an unemployed Frenchman, André Gardes, attempted…
In 1990 an unemployed Frenchman, André Gardes, attempted to annex the tiny British island of Sark with a semi-automatic rifle. When a member of the local constabulary complimented his weapon Gardes showed him the rifle, the constable took it and arrested him.
Many of China’s lottery winners have donned masks…
Many of China’s lottery winners have donned masks (and some even full costumes) when claiming their multi-million prizes. This has led to photos of people dressed as Baymax, yellow bears, and even a giant panda holding the novelty checks of their winnings.