In the 1950’s, babies traveled on airplanes in “skycots.” They were attached to the overhead luggage bin, with children placed inside for the duration of the flight. – WTF Fun Facts
Weird
This is our weird but true facts category. These may be a little odd and a little strange, but they are all most definitely true facts! If you are looking for weird fun facts then start scrolling!
WTF Fun Fact – Pen Cap Deaths
A recent study found that ~100 Americans die every year from choking on pen caps. Manufacturers of pen’s now have vents on the top to help prevent the cap from completely blocking the airway. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.sciencealert.com/why-there-are-holes-in-tops-of-pen-caps-lids-bic
WTF Fun Fact – Apocalypse Now Bodies
Real dead bodies were on the set and going to be used during the filming of Apocalypse Now. However, the man who supplied them turned out to be a grave robber who was then arrested. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Selfie Toaster
The Vermont Novelty Toaster Corporation sells a “selfie toaster” that will print your selfie onto a piece of toast. You upload a photo with your order and you will receive a toaster that can print it. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.burntimpressions.com/collections/the-very-last-selfie-toasters
WTF Fun Fact – Mondegreen
The word mondegreen means a word or a phrase resulting from mishearing another word or phrase (especially in a song or poem). The term itself was coined in 1954 by author Sylvia Wright based on lyrics she misheard during her childhood of the 17th century ballad called “The Bonnie Earl O’Moray”. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Best Selling Adult Coloring Books
In 2015, three out of the top ten best selling books on Amazon.com were adult coloring books. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.amazon.com/gp/bestsellers/2017/books/ref=zg_bsar_cal_ye
WTF Fun Fact – Nibling
The gender neutral term for a niece or nephew is a nibling, just like the gender neutral term for a brother or sister is a sibling. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – Baseball’s First PED
In 1889, Hall of Fame pitcher Pud Galvin was one of baseball’s first users of performance enhancing drugs (PED’s) after receiving an injection containing crushed dog and guinea pig testicles. – WTF Fun Facts
WTF Fun Fact – The Rolex Murder
On July 28, 1996, a man’s body was found in a trawler’s fishing nets in the English Channel. There was no identification on the body except a 25-year-old Rolex Oyster on his wrist. They were able to ID the victim based on Rolex’s meticulous service records and ultimately solve the murder. – WTF Fun Facts
Source: https://www.plymouthherald.co.uk/news/plymouth-news/rolex-murder-how-police-caught-516448