Post up facts and things that hardly anyone knows...... (for entertainment purposes only. NO need to fact check)

[Rick@Laysons]

Mother nature can only "make" iron in one way...and one way only.

Every molecule of iron was formed in the core of a dying star, it's the last of eight stages of nuclear fusion before it either erupts into a supernova or collapses into a black hole.

So....every molecule of that fender you're trying to straighten isn't anything other than the garbage left over from a dying star.......

 

[Kern Dog]

 

[beanhead]

Due to the shape of the North American Elk's esophagus, even if they could speak, they could not pronounce the word 'lasagna'.

 

[themechanic]

Jesus, or the Hebrew word Joshua, was the most popular baby name in Israel when the Messiah was born.

 

[Kern Dog]

Poor neighborhoods in 60’s-era Washington D.C. suffered massive rat infestations until Julius Hobson began catching the “possum-sized” rats in a cage, strapping it to the roof of his car, driving them to the rich neighborhoods, and threatening to release them.

 

[themechanic]

Interestingly, the name Jezebel has been gaining popularity in recent times. It means worshipper of idols.

 

[alsant]

Chicago is called the Windy City , not because of Mother Nature but because of the politicians. This is true goes back to 1800’s

 

[Cheapsunglasses]

Chicago is called the Windy City , not because of Mother Nature but because of the politicians

Dallas has higher measured wind speeds then Chicago

 

[themechanic]

The Choctaw word okla means "people" or "group". It's part of the Choctaw word for Oklahoma, Oklahumma, which also includes the word humma, meaning "red". The name literally translates to "Territory of the Red People" or "The state belonging to Red People".

 

[themechanic]

The New Testament has been preserved in more manuscripts than any other ancient work of literature.

 

[themechanic]

The Grand Canyon is an important geological feature because nearly every rock layer is exposed there, from both before and during the global Flood. This massive canyon was formed when huge lakes (natural dams filled by receding floodwaters) burst open and a powerful rush of water quickly eroded and carved the canyon.

 

[themechanic]

Dinosaur bones have been found still containing soft tissue. Soft tissue cannot be preserved millions of years.

 

[Under Pressure]

The earth spins at 1,000MPH as measured at the equator
That’s all I got for now

 

[chargervert]

"A bottle in front of me,is better than a frontal lobotomy!"

 

[Budnicks]

did you know how it started ?
It's not political, it's historical...

Many wouldn't/don't know & a few here won't care too...

 

[turbine68rt]

Pennsylvania is incorrectly spelled on the Liberty Bell.

 

[33 IMP]

Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14 (Good Friday), died on April 15.
Titanic struck an iceberg, on April 14, sank on April 15.

 

[WileE]

Time stops when you travel at the speed of light.

 

[Richard Cranium]

Abraham Lincoln was shot on April 14, died on April 15.

Abraham Lincoln was the first Jewish President in the US.














He was shot in the Temple.

 

[kiwigtx]

Canada was the first team in history to be charged with spying (spelt 'cheating') on another team at the Paris Olympic Games in 2024.

Who would have thought that their women's football team could gain anything from the much lower ranked New Zealand team.
I guess winning has no upper limit in cost.