We asked our regular contributors through e-mail What is a fact or statistic that seems fake but is real? We got many interesting responses. Here are some of them. We have just copied and pasted their responses, not editing them…
25 Kickass Random Facts List #833
Just before Laika went into space, one of the scientists using her for testing brought her home to play with his children. Knowing that she would not survive her journey.
25 Kickass Random Facts List #832
From 1976 to 1989 an unknown taping noise was audible worldwide on commercial and civilian communications (tv broadcast, commercial aviation, SW radio). The source was the Duga radar “The Russian Woodpecker” a huge over-the-horizon radar used by the Soviets as a missile detection system.
25 Interesting Shower Thoughts – Part 321
Here are this week’s shower thoughts.
25 Kickass Random Facts List #831
The Brussel Sprouts have been systematically bred to be less bitter and taste better since the 90s.
25 Interesting Historical Photos – Part 367
Here are this week’s interesting historical photos. For part 366, click here.
25 Kickass Random Facts List #830
Here are 25 kickass random facts. For part 829, click here