In 1922, Americans were consuming ~1 million Eskimo Pies a day that resulted in the rise of the cost of cocoa beans by 50%. This single-handedly lifted Ecuador’s economy out of a depression. – WTF Fun Facts
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WTF Fun Fact – A Monkey Faced Orchid Named Dracula
There’s a species of orchid that looks like a monkey’s face called ‘Dracula Simia’. It is native to the tropical cloud forests of Southeastern Ecuador and Peru as it grows best in elevations above 2,000 feet. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dracula_simia
in the 1967 mayoral election in picoaza ecuador
In the 1967 mayoral election in Picoaza, Ecuador, the foot powder brand Pulvapies won the election with is advertising slogan “Vote for any candidate, but if you want well-being and hygiene, vote for Pulvapies.”
– WTF Fun Facts
adorable sloth stock in the middle of the highway
Adorable sloth stock in the middle of the highway in Ecuador – WTF fun facts