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The War That Almost Started Because of a Pig

In 1859, a strange and unusual “war” occurred between the United States and Great Britain, and it came about because of one pig.

2d ago

The War That Almost Started Because of a Pig

2d ago

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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 81

Random facts about a tall tree, a rare medical condition, Lincoln’s leap, Internet users, relocated beavers, and other great facts.

Sep 5

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 81

Sep 5

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Knowledge Stew

Why Is Election Day in the United States Held on a Tuesday?

There are some specific reasons why Election Day in the U.S. is held on a Tuesday in November.

Sep 2

Why Is Election Day in the United States Held on a Tuesday?

Sep 2

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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 80

Random facts about a unique island, a strange funeral, a popular song origin, a life-changing lightning bolt, and other great facts.

Aug 22

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 80

Aug 22

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Knowledge Stew

Why Is Bird Poop White?

An answer to one of life’s burning questions. Why is bird poop white, and why is it so hard to clean?

Aug 3

Why Is Bird Poop White?

Aug 3

Daniel Ganninger
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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 79

Random facts about a curious animal, a strange trial, the first text message, a king’s short reign, a famous quote, and other great facts.

Jul 31

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 79

Jul 31

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Knowledge Stew

The World’s Oldest Written Customer Complaint

A customer long ago recorded their complaint with a merchant on a clay tablet, making it the world’s oldest recorded customer complaint.

Jul 29

The World’s Oldest Written Customer Complaint

Jul 29

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Knowledge Stew

The Surgeon Who Had to Remove His Own Appendix

In April 1961, a Soviet surgeon stationed in Antarctica had to save his own life by removing his appendix.

Jul 19

The Surgeon Who Had to Remove His Own Appendix

Jul 19

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Knowledge Stew

Why is There a Pom-Pom On Top of Winter Hats?

Why is there a pom-pom on the top of some winter hats? Does this tuft of fabric serve a purpose, or is it just a fashion accessory?

Jul 10

Why is There a Pom-Pom On Top of Winter Hats?

Jul 10

Daniel Ganninger
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Fact World

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 78

Random facts about a neutron star, a lost at sea mystery, a dangerous ball game, scurvy, shrapnel, and other great facts.

Jul 3

The Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 78

Jul 3

Daniel Ganninger

Daniel Ganninger

The writer, editor, and chief lackey of Knowledge Stew and the Knowledge Stew line of trivia books. Connect at knowledgestew.com and danielganninger.com

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