Category: facts

Random Factoids 24.09.2019

‘Baby sea otters can’t swim. The mothers wrap them in kelp while they hunt. A raft of otters will actually hold hands to keep from drifting apart while they are […]

You don’t sneeze in your sleep because during sleep, certain neurotransmitters shut down. Seemingly the same neurotransmitters which send messages to the brain, making us sneeze during the waking hours. […]

Random Factoids 13.08.2019

Bluetooth was named after King Harald Bluetooth, a 10th Century King. The Bluetooth icon is actually his rune. Interesting….. -Mliae

Random Factoids 18.06.2019

Midsummer celebrates is the longest daytime of the year. The time of the midnight sun in northern hemisphere. This holiday is centred on the summer solstice, usually falling at the […]

Random Factoids 28.05.2019

‘Cherophobia is an irrational fear of fun or happiness’ *Fact via The Fact Site I cannot imagine being afraid of joy. What a miserable existence that must be… -Mliae

Random Factoids 07.05.2019

It is illegal to own only 1 guinea pig in Switzerland. Hah? -Mliae *Factoid sourced via The Fact Site

Random Factoids 17.03.2019

Bubble wrap (that stuff we use for packaging breakables) was traditionally meant to be used as 3-dimensional wallpaper! -Mliae *Fact sourced via All that’s interesting

Random Factoids 28.02.2019

J.K. Rowling invented Quidditch in a pub. Now that’s a good pint! -Mliae *Fact via Mental Floss

Random Factoids 21.02.2019

Ravens in captivity can learn to talk better than parrots I think I believe this. Ravens are very vocal creatures. -Mliae *Fact sourced via Mentalfloss Book your car now and […]

Random Factoids 14.02.2019

‘Clinophobia is the fear of beds.’ Hmmm…I’m not thinking that makes for a comfortable living situation. -Mliae *Fact sourced via Fun Funny Facts

Random Factoids 07.02.2019

‘For every child born in Wales since April 2014, the Welsh Government have donated a fruit tree to Ugandan families, to celebrate the birth or adoption of every child.’ Does […]

The Blog Following Experiment is Complete!

Well, my people, I’ve done it! I have completed the year long blog following experiment! Can you believe that a year has already passed? Where does the time go so quickly?! […]

Random Factoids 24.1.2019

‘There are 5 temples in Kyoto, Japan that have blood stained ceilings. The ceilings are made from the floorboards of a castle where warriors killed themselves after a long hold-off […]

Random Factoids: 17.1.2019

Have you heard the saying ‘It’s raining cats and dogs’? That saying supposedly came into being in England during the 17th century when there were many homeless cats and dogs […]