Daniel GanningerinFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 83Random facts about an extinct job, a long run, Marvel comics, a unique elevator, a strange airplane compartment, and other great facts.6d ago16d ago1
Daniel GanningerinKnowledge StewWhy Icelanders Toss Baby Puffin Birds Off a Cliff Every YearThere is a yearly tradition in Iceland where people toss baby puffin birds off a cliff, and it is vital to the birds’ survival.Sep 25Sep 25
Daniel GanningerinKnowledge StewThe Secret, But Not So Secret, U.S. Military Base Built Under IceThe U.S. military once built a base that was constructed under ice. It was classified as a research site, but it had a more secret purpose.Sep 233Sep 233
Daniel GanningerinKnowledge StewThe Dublin Whiskey Fire — The Fire That Led to 13 Deaths From DrinkingIn 1875, whiskey caught fire in Dublin, Ireland. There were no casualties from the fire, but there were some from drinking.Sep 16Sep 16
Daniel GanningerinFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 82Random facts about poison ivy, a mystery vending machine, invisible art, forgotten taxes, a little known train part, and other great facts.Sep 122Sep 122
Daniel GanningerinKnowledge StewThe War That Almost Started Because of a PigIn 1859, a strange and unusual “war” occurred between the United States and Great Britain, and it came about because of one pig.Sep 103Sep 103
Daniel GanningerinFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 81Random facts about a tall tree, a rare medical condition, Lincoln’s leap, Internet users, relocated beavers, and other great facts.Sep 51Sep 51
Daniel GanningerinKnowledge StewWhy 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 22Sep 22
Daniel GanningerinFact WorldThe Wonderful World of Completely Random Facts — Issue 80Random facts about a unique island, a strange funeral, a popular song origin, a life-changing lightning bolt, and other great facts.Aug 22Aug 22
Daniel GanningerinKnowledge StewWhy 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 34Aug 34