In the film Candyman, Tony Todd negotiated a fee of $1000 for each time he was stung during the bee scene. He walked away with $23000.
Most successful startup companies…
Most successful startup companies aren’t started by people in their 20s. The average age of founders who started a high-growth company is 45.
Essentially all penicillin produced…
Essentially all penicillin produced after 1943 originated with a mold sample found on a cantaloupe in Peoria, Illinois. The moldy part was cut off and cultured and the lab technicians ate the rest of the fruit.
After a head injury, Derek Amato was diagnosed…
After a head injury, Derek Amato was diagnosed with Acquired Musical Savant Syndrome, and suddenly could play expert level piano. When asked during an interview to perform a simple song, “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”. He attempted, struggled, and gave up.
NASCAR is rooted in Prohibition…
NASCAR is rooted in Prohibition bootlegging. They souped up stock cars to outrun the police and that led to competitive racing between gangs.
Copenhagen is planting communal…
Copenhagen is planting communal fruit trees around the city so that everyone will be able to enjoy fresh fruit, even if they don’t have a garden.
According to Matt Groening, FOX was…
According to Matt Groening, FOX was never supportive of Futurama, as they moved the show around from time slot to time slot unpredictably for four years, which resulted in poor ratings and its cancellation in 2003. This move left many Futurama fans and production crew shocked and angry.
John Hetherington, the inventor…
John Hetherington, the inventor of the top hat, caused a riot when he first wore it in public in 1797. He was arrested for “a breach of peace” after several women fainted and a young boy’s arm was broken in the commotion.
Spiders can sense electrical…
Spiders can sense electrical currents in the air and use them to launch themselves upward, traveling up to hundreds of miles. Occasionally a “mass ballooning” occurs, where so many spiders descend from the sky it looks like snow.
Before 1954, stop signs used…
Before 1954, stop signs used to be yellow with black lettering. This was because there was no red dye that would not fade over time. However, by 1954, sign makers began using a fade-resistant porcelain enamel, and it was declared that stop signs would be red with white lettering.