This one's probably crap, to be honest lol
Fact or Crap Trivia (2016)
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The number one cause of workplace deaths (2013 data) is traffic accidents; homicide is number two. The workplace is dangerous, but for each workplace death, there are 30 accidental home deaths. You're a lot safer at work than at home!
The number one cause of workplace deaths (2013 data) is traffic accidents; homicide is number two. The workplace is dangerous, but for each workplace death, there are 30 accidental home deaths. You're a lot safer at work than at home!
Friday, December 16, 2016
Media mogul Ted Turner is the largest individual landowner in the United States.
Media mogul Ted Turner is the largest individual landowner in the United States.
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Until 2012, Ted Turner's 2.1 million acres was the largest landholding, but now his friend and another media mogul John Malone with 2.2 million acres is the largest. The land holdings in America have become so large that the new unit of measurement is known as a "Rhode Island," and each of these guys owns about three "Rhode Islands."
Until 2012, Ted Turner's 2.1 million acres was the largest landholding, but now his friend and another media mogul John Malone with 2.2 million acres is the largest. The land holdings in America have become so large that the new unit of measurement is known as a "Rhode Island," and each of these guys owns about three "Rhode Islands."
Monday, December 19, 2016
The distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight was shorter than the wingspan of a Boeing 747 jet.
The distance of the Wright Brothers' first flight was shorter than the wingspan of a Boeing 747 jet.
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FACT
The first flight of Flyer I at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903 was 120 feet in length; the wingspan of a 747 is 196 feet. It was a short flight, but for Orville, legroom was not a problem.
The first flight of Flyer I at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, in 1903 was 120 feet in length; the wingspan of a 747 is 196 feet. It was a short flight, but for Orville, legroom was not a problem.
Tuesday, December 20, 2016
In Hell, Michigan, in 2003, there were 86 days of below freezing temperature.
In Hell, Michigan, in 2003, there were 86 days of below freezing temperature.
FACT
Hell did freeze over!
Hell did freeze over!
Wednesday, December 21, 2016
The doll Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
The doll Barbie's full name is Barbara Millicent Roberts.
FACT
True, and Barbie's sometimes boyfriend Ken's full name is Ken Carson. Ruth Handler, credited with the creation of Barbie, has a daughter named Barbara and a son named Kenneth. In Sweden, they call Barbie, Barbro!
True, and Barbie's sometimes boyfriend Ken's full name is Ken Carson. Ruth Handler, credited with the creation of Barbie, has a daughter named Barbara and a son named Kenneth. In Sweden, they call Barbie, Barbro!
Thursday, December 22, 2016
Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike competition, and lost!
Dolly Parton once entered a Dolly Parton look-alike competition, and lost!
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Dolly was judged to be too short to make a convincing Dolly; the winner was a drag queen. This means that a group of Dolly Parton's biggest fans could not spot her in a room full of men in drag!
Dolly was judged to be too short to make a convincing Dolly; the winner was a drag queen. This means that a group of Dolly Parton's biggest fans could not spot her in a room full of men in drag!
Friday, December 23, 2016
Most species of chameleon have tongues twice the length of their body.
Most species of chameleon have tongues twice the length of their body.
FACT
True. The smaller varieties of chameleon have tongues that are twice their body length; for larger chameleons, about one and a half times longer. They must hold the long-distance licking record!
True. The smaller varieties of chameleon have tongues that are twice their body length; for larger chameleons, about one and a half times longer. They must hold the long-distance licking record!
Monday, December 26, 2016
The name for the drug CIALIS was selected so that Internet advertising could not be blocked by spam filters because it is part of the word "specialist."
The name for the drug CIALIS was selected so that Internet advertising could not be blocked by spam filters because it is part of the word "specialist."
CRAP
This is not true. Spam filters cannot filter out one word hidden within a larger word. Another digital myth busted!
This is not true. Spam filters cannot filter out one word hidden within a larger word. Another digital myth busted!
Tuesday, December 27, 2016
Bill Gates scored a perfect SAT score, 1600 combined.
Bill Gates scored a perfect SAT score, 1600 combined.
CRAP
Bill Gates scored 1590 combined on his SAT, but his Microsoft partner, Paul Allen, did score a perfect 1600 combined. There's little window for improvement for Bill!
Bill Gates scored 1590 combined on his SAT, but his Microsoft partner, Paul Allen, did score a perfect 1600 combined. There's little window for improvement for Bill!
Wednesday, December 28, 2016
The only national monuments that move are San Francisco cable cars.
The only national monuments that move are San Francisco cable cars.
CRAP
San Francisco's cable cars are National Historic Landmarks, not national monuments. National Monuments are federally protected areas, like small national parks, so if you guessed it was a fact, you've made a monumental error!
San Francisco's cable cars are National Historic Landmarks, not national monuments. National Monuments are federally protected areas, like small national parks, so if you guessed it was a fact, you've made a monumental error!
Thursday, December 29, 2016
The word for wives in Spanish is esposas, which is also the Spanish word for manacles.
The word for wives in Spanish is esposas, which is also the Spanish word for manacles.
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FACT
Which is why the language of love is French!
Which is why the language of love is French!
Friday, December 30, 2016
It is a rule that all major league baseball umpires are REQUIRED to wear black underwear, in case their pants split on the job.
It is a rule that all major league baseball umpires are REQUIRED to wear black underwear, in case their pants split on the job.
CRAP
From the Wendelstedt Umpire School, the oldest and most successful umpire school in the world: "Some wear black underwear, some wear gray or white underwear as well. I believe most determine their undergarments by the comfort and usefulness." Clearly, a split decision on this issue.
From the Wendelstedt Umpire School, the oldest and most successful umpire school in the world: "Some wear black underwear, some wear gray or white underwear as well. I believe most determine their undergarments by the comfort and usefulness." Clearly, a split decision on this issue.
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