16-20 Kickass Random Facts
16. In 2015, Forbes named entrepreneur/CEO Elizabeth Holmes the youngest self-made female billionaire in the world. Then in 2016, allegations of fraud collapsed her company’s valuation, rendering her stock worthless and reducing her net worth to zero. – Source
17. The Queen doesn’t have a passport and doesn’t need one because passports are issued in her name. – Source
18. Japan has a popular TV show called “My First Errand” where little kids are sent to do minor tasks for the family on their own while a camera crew secretly follows them. – Source
19. Suicides nationwide increased by 10 percent after Robin Williams’ death; researchers found a convincing parallel between the increase and sensationalized coverage/headlines of his death that violated CDC guidelines, focusing on the method of death. – Source
20. The guy who wrote the dialogue for Portal was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis while working on it. He tried to quit Valve, and Gabe Newell gave him extended leave and told him that his only job was to get better. – Source
21-25 Kickass Random Facts
21. Comedian Rodney Dangerfield was recognized by the Smithsonian Institution, which put one of his trademark white shirts and red ties on display. When he handed the shirt to the museum’s curator, Rodney joked, “I have a feeling you’re going to use this to clean Lindbergh’s plane.” – Source
22. In 1945, Kodak accidentally discovered the U.S. was secretly testing nuclear bombs because the fallout made their films look fogged. – Source
23. Dr. Patricia Bath restored sight to millions of people suffering from cataracts thanks to her invention of the Laserphaco Probe. Among her multiple firsts, first African American to complete a residency in ophthalmology and first African-American female doctor to receive a medical patent. – Source
24. Whilst conducting DNA research on two hair samples collected from the Himalayas and believed to be from a Yeti, a leading British geneticist instead discovered they were a genetic match to an ancient polar bear. – Source
25. After the first attempt to assassinate Franz Ferdinand failed due to a mistimed bomb, the assassin swallowed a cyanide pill and jumped into the Miljacka River to kill himself. The pill was expired and only induced vomiting and the Miljacka was only 13 cm deep due to the hot, dry summer. – Source
Why did the PARENTS not read the script to be sure it would be safe?
Like many parents of exploited children, their only focus is personal gain. In this case, $$$.