When Boeing set out to improve in-flight WiFi, they needed a solution to simulate how human passengers would affect signal strength and distribution. Enter the humble potato. Yes,…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13675 – Boeing’s In-Flight Wifi TestHave you ever heard of Iceland’s comedian mayor, Jón Gnarr? He had an unexpected and captivating rise to political power when he became the Mayor of Reykjavik, Iceland.…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13669 – Iceland's Comedian MayorArtificial intelligence (AI) continues to push the boundaries of what we believe is possible – in fact, now AI predicts human life events. A groundbreaking study recently revealed…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13667 – AI Predicts Life EventsFor dog lovers, the prospect of a dog longevity drug sounds fantastic. Who doesn’t want their furry friends to live longer, healthier lives? Recent developments from a San…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13663 – Dog Longevity DrugConventional wisdom often suggests that what shapes our worldview is significantly impacted by our background. Specifically, it’s a common assumption that privilege, encompassing factors like socioeconomic status, health,…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13662 – What Shapes Our WorldviewA recent study from York University’s Faculty of Health reveals an intriguing link between faith and risk-taking. The research, led by Assistant Professor Cindel White, looked into how…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13661 – Faith and Risk TakingScientists have made some interesting discoveries about the connection between blue light and sleep. Artificial lighting, particularly blue light from LED devices, has a notable impact on us.…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13660 – Blue Light and SleepFrancis Ford Coppola’s wine is his real source of wealth. Renowned for his cinematic masterpieces like “The Godfather” and “Apocalypse Now,” embarked on a journey into the wine…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13656 – Francis Ford Coppola's WineSurviving the Ice Age required more than just hunting and gathering – there was fire art. OK, hear us out. As they gathered around fires for warmth and…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13655 – Ice Age Fire ArtThe ancient vomitoriums apparently had nothing to do with vomiting at all! The “vomitorium” has long been associated with images of ancient Romans indulging in excessive feasting only…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13653 – VomitoriumsIn the early 1950s, the Cincinnati Reds became the Cincinnati Redlegs after the team found their name entangled in the political tensions of the era. As America’s fear…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13550 – The Cincinnati RedlegsThe Gateway Arch in St. Louis, a renowned symbol of America’s westward expansion, presents a fascinating optical illusion. To many observers, this iconic structure appears to be taller…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13647 – The Optical Illusion of the Gateway ArchNew York City has taken a significant step forward in its war against rodents by appointing Kathleen Corradi as the city’s first-ever “rat czar.” This initiative is a…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13541 – NYC's Rat CzarThe future of ophthalmology could be in the stars, quite literally – LambdaVision, a groundbreaking company, is exploring research in space. The company is testing the outer limits…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13539 – Research in SpaceMichel Lotito, known as ‘Monsieur Mangetout’ (Mr. Eat All), was not your average eater. His diet included items that most would consider inedible: metal, rubber, and glass. Lotito’s…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13538 – Michel LotitoIn a study by the University of Arizona, researchers revealed that non-stereotypical apologies in the workplace can enhance communication. This study challenges conventional norms, emphasizing the power of…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13537 – Apologies in the WorkplaceA significant leap in 3D printing has emerged from ETH Zurich and a U.S. startup. They’ve created a robotic hand that mimics human bones, ligaments, and tendons. Unlike…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13622 – 3D Printed Robotic HandScientists at the University of Liège have captured the first sight of Mars’ green glow. Did you know Mars emits a glow in the visible range during the…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13615 – Mars’ Green GlowUniversity of Cambridge scientists have uncovered that chimpanzees, much like humans, use strategic high ground for reconnaissance on rival groups during “chimp warfare.” This discovery took place in…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13614 – Chimp WarfareResearchers have made a monumental stride in primate research by making the first chimeric monkey. This marks the first successful birth of a chimeric monkey from embryonic stem…
Read more WTF Fun Fact 13613 – First Chimeric Monkey
