April Fools! It’s again the time of year to remind your friends and loved ones why they really shouldn’t trust you. Well, you really shouldn’t trust anybody on this day. Some of the most infamous April Fools’ pranks ever have been pulled by the most reliable public organizations out there. And they have embarrassed millions …
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Do you know about the weirdest things that happened in 1998? Between the toys and the songs it was a whole weird year. A movie about a giant asteroid terrified audiences when in Armageddon, oil drillers were sent into space to stop a massive asteroid from destroying Earth. Te was both thrilling and …
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From tropical rainforests to backyard ponds, there are so many fascinating fun facts about frogs. Do you think you know all of them? Frogs start life as tadpoles. They live in water and breathe through gills before they grow legs and develop lungs. Frogs hibernate in winter in cold climates. They will bury themselves in …
What do you think of these fun facts about the US of A? Do you ever call the United States that? Americans created monster-sized milkshakes loaded with candy. In Alaska, some people commute by airplane instead of car. In Florida, “Florida Man” headlines are so strange they became an internet meme. California once had a …
Are these potato chip fun facts about your favorite snack food? Tell us the best flavor of chips in the comments! Overcooked chips may taste bitter. Potato chips are popular at parties, picnics, and sporting events. Some chips are seasoned with spices, herbs, or cheese powders. Advertising has played a big role in their popularity. …
Do you know about party traditions from around the world? Like how they celebrated in the US in the 1970s? (Hint: disco.) Carnival traditions started in Europe. Festivals like Carnival in Rio de Janeiro evolved from European pre-Lenten celebrations with parades, music, and costumes. The Greeks had “symposiums.” In ancient Greece, a symposium was a …
Did you know there were wild animals that stalk us? Here are 17 to prove it. Owls These nocturnal birds of prey are eerily silent due to specialized wing feathers. Owls circle above their targets in darkness, tracking rodents, birds, and even humans from tree canopies without being heard. Their sudden, silent attack is a …
What kind of reality TV shows do you love to binge? From fears to dating, there is something for everyone. Some shows use hidden cameras to capture natural reactions. Some shows are criticized for lacking authenticity. Judges or audience votes are commonly used to determine outcomes. Docuseries-style reality shows follow real-life professions or lifestyles. Reality …
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Did you ever think of people disappearing into the fog? Here are 9 true stories of these occurrences? 1. The Great Smog of London (1952) In December 1952, a deadly pollution fog known as the Great Smog of London blanketed London for five days. Visibility dropped to just a few feet, stopping traffic and closing …
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Can you hear that? That’s the sound of the newest part of your series of Fun and Weird World Firsts! These articles have become something of a tradition here on Oddee. At this point, though, it’s been more than a year since our last episode, so it’s high time we pick things back up. And …
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