Crazy Facts

In 1877 Jimmy a monkey was charged with…

Weirdo — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:11:39 +0000

In 1877, Jimmy, a monkey, was charged with assault after he bit the finger of Mary Shea, in New York. On hearing the case the judge said he could not legally commit a monkey. Jimmy then respectfully removed his velvet hat, climbed atop the judge’s desk and attempted to shake his hand.

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali reportedly went two months…

Weirdo — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:07:45 +0000

Legendary boxer Muhammad Ali reportedly went two months without sex before a big fight, claiming it made him unbeatable in the ring.

Jonathan Lee Riches got the Guinness world record…

Weirdo — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:06:19 +0000

Jonathan Lee Riches got the Guinness world record for having filed the highest number of lawsuits in the world. When he heard of this, he sued the Guinness Book of World Records.

The smell of books makes some people need…

Weirdo — Thu, 23 May 2013 10:05:01 +0000

The smell of books makes some people need to poop. The Mariko Aoki phenomenon is a phenomenon consisting of the urge to defecate while visiting a bookstore. Originating in Japan, it is named for the woman who first publicized such an urge.

There was a man born with no depth…

Weirdo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:54:18 +0000

There was a man born with no depth perception, but while attending a 3D movie, his brain repaired the condition.

A 20 year old female and a 23…

Weirdo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:50:32 +0000

A 20 year old female and a 23 year old male auctioned off their virginity. Her highest bidder bid $780 000, and his highest bidder bid only $3000.

In 2011 ketchup was banned in French School…

Weirdo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:46:36 +0000

In 2011, ketchup was banned in French School Cafeterias on the grounds that it posed a threat to the national cuisine.

70% of milk served in U S schools…

Weirdo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:44:50 +0000

70% of milk served in U.S. schools contains on average 4 teaspoons of added sugar per serving (about half the amount of sugar as a serving of Coke).

New Zealand is part of a 93% submerged…

Weirdo — Wed, 22 May 2013 11:42:40 +0000

New Zealand is part of a 93% submerged continent known as Zealandia.

A lost wallet is more likely to be…

Weirdo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:44:56 +0000

A lost wallet is more likely to be returned if you have a photo of a baby in it. In a 2009 study, 88% of wallets with a baby photo were returned, followed by wallets with a photo of a puppy (53%), family (48%) and an old couple (28%). Only 15% of control wallets were returned.

Oral Roberts claimed he had a vision of…

Weirdo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:40:43 +0000

Oral Roberts claimed he had a vision of a giant Jesus telling him to build a hospital. When the hospital was losing $10 million/year, Roberts claimed he had another vision from giant Jesus threatened to kill him if he didn’t raise $8 million. The hospital went bankrupt being $25 million in debt.

Smokers actually cost society LESS in healthcare dollars…

Weirdo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:38:40 +0000

Smokers actually cost society LESS in healthcare dollars, due to earlier average age of death.

Kevin Hines who jumped from the Golden Gate…

Weirdo — Tue, 21 May 2013 16:36:02 +0000

Kevin Hines who jumped from the Golden Gate bridge survived because, as he fell toward the water, decided that he wanted to live after all, and positioned himself so he hit the water feet first. He suffered serious injuries but was kept afloat by a black seal swimming below.