Monday, May 30, 2016
The Chupa Chups candy logo and the "I Love New York" heart logo were both designed by Milton Glaser.
The Chupa Chups candy logo and the "I Love New York" heart logo were both designed by Milton Glaser.
Fact or Crap Trivia (2016)
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The Chupa Chups logo was designed in 1969 by the Surrealist artist famous for his melting clocks, Salvador Dali. Whatever you think of Dali's work, you can honestly say his logo sucks!
The Chupa Chups logo was designed in 1969 by the Surrealist artist famous for his melting clocks, Salvador Dali. Whatever you think of Dali's work, you can honestly say his logo sucks!
Tuesday, May 31, 2016
Watching a horror film burns three times more calories than running three city blocks.
Watching a horror film burns three times more calories than running three city blocks.
FACT
You burn approximately as many calories watching a horror film as you would running three city blocks or taking a 30-minute walk. The Freddy diet?
You burn approximately as many calories watching a horror film as you would running three city blocks or taking a 30-minute walk. The Freddy diet?
Wednesday, June 1, 2016
A cat's whiskers are the same width as its body, allowing the cat to determine whether or not it can fit into or pass through an area or opening.
A cat's whiskers are the same width as its body, allowing the cat to determine whether or not it can fit into or pass through an area or opening.
CRAP
Recent studies prove a cat's whiskers detect minute air current movements, so they can "see" their prey in the dark; its whiskers never physically touch anything. A purrfect night hunter!
Recent studies prove a cat's whiskers detect minute air current movements, so they can "see" their prey in the dark; its whiskers never physically touch anything. A purrfect night hunter!
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Bridesmaids traditionally dressed like the bride to confuse evil spirits and demons, like ex-suitors.
Bridesmaids traditionally dressed like the bride to confuse evil spirits and demons, like ex-suitors.
FACT
That's OK, as long as the groom isn't confused!
That's OK, as long as the groom isn't confused!
Friday, June 3, 2016
Women are less likely to socialize with a man at a party when they see other women smiling at him.
Women are less likely to socialize with a man at a party when they see other women smiling at him.
CRAP
In a recent study, women were far more attracted to men who are being smiled at by other women. Consider hiring a "smile assistant" for that next party.
In a recent study, women were far more attracted to men who are being smiled at by other women. Consider hiring a "smile assistant" for that next party.
Monday, June 6, 2016
The longest internal organ in the human body is the large intestine.
The longest internal organ in the human body is the large intestine.
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The large intestine is 5 feet long. The SMALL intestine is the longest internal organ at 15 to 20 feet. That's a hard fact to digest!
The large intestine is 5 feet long. The SMALL intestine is the longest internal organ at 15 to 20 feet. That's a hard fact to digest!
Tuesday, June 7, 2016
If you die in Taiwan, there will be strippers pole dancing at your funeral.
If you die in Taiwan, there will be strippers pole dancing at your funeral.
Vipsoccermaster said:
i want to say fact, but it seems just so weird and out of place.
I think thats so random its fact :ssb4pacman:
FACT
The practice of funeral stripping is deeply rooted in Taiwanese culture. Funeral strippers will push their breasts in the faces of male onlookers. Needless to say, attending a funeral service for your friend, neighbor, or a stranger you once saw in a supermarket 25 years ago ... is very popular.
The practice of funeral stripping is deeply rooted in Taiwanese culture. Funeral strippers will push their breasts in the faces of male onlookers. Needless to say, attending a funeral service for your friend, neighbor, or a stranger you once saw in a supermarket 25 years ago ... is very popular.
Wednesday, June 8, 2016
Cows can walk up stairs but cannot walk down again.
Cows can walk up stairs but cannot walk down again.
FACT
Cows have no depth perception, so they will walk up but not down stairs. This is why virtual cattle grids are effective at stopping cattle. Never have a cow party on the second floor; you'll be stuck with your guests forever.
Cows have no depth perception, so they will walk up but not down stairs. This is why virtual cattle grids are effective at stopping cattle. Never have a cow party on the second floor; you'll be stuck with your guests forever.
Thursday, June 9, 2016
The first words spoken by Mickey Mouse were "Hi Minnie" in the movie Steamboat Willie.
The first words spoken by Mickey Mouse were "Hi Minnie" in the movie Steamboat Willie.
I want to say crap.
CRAP
Mickey did not speak until one year later in the film The Karnival Kid, in which spoke the words: "Hot dogs, Hot dogs!" A movie not distributed by Wiener Brothers!
Mickey did not speak until one year later in the film The Karnival Kid, in which spoke the words: "Hot dogs, Hot dogs!" A movie not distributed by Wiener Brothers!
Friday, June 10, 2016
The Bible is the most shoplifted book in the USA.
The Bible is the most shoplifted book in the USA.
CRAP
According to Publishers Weekly, the number one shoplifted author is Charles Bukowski, so much that most bookstores keep his books behind the counter. Very few Bibles are stolen, in accordance with the 8th Commandment.
According to Publishers Weekly, the number one shoplifted author is Charles Bukowski, so much that most bookstores keep his books behind the counter. Very few Bibles are stolen, in accordance with the 8th Commandment.
Monday, June 13, 2016
The average official National Basketball Association basketball will last for 100,000 bounces.
The average official National Basketball Association basketball will last for 100,000 bounces.
CRAP
According to Spalding, the ball manufacturer for the NBA, a basketball will last for 10,000 bounces. Wonder what happens on the 10,001st bounce?
According to Spalding, the ball manufacturer for the NBA, a basketball will last for 10,000 bounces. Wonder what happens on the 10,001st bounce?
Tuesday, June 14, 2016
Because they are too heavy, and their feet too small, penguins are incapable of walking backwards.
Because they are too heavy, and their feet too small, penguins are incapable of walking backwards.
CRAP
Penguins can waddle-walk backwards. There are only two creatures that find it impossible to walk backwards: the kangaroo and emu, both from Australia.
Penguins can waddle-walk backwards. There are only two creatures that find it impossible to walk backwards: the kangaroo and emu, both from Australia.
Wednesday, June 15, 2016
The first retail product sold using a barcode and scanner was a Baby Ruth candy bar.
The first retail product sold using a barcode and scanner was a Baby Ruth candy bar.
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