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The zookeeper told me it was bread in captivity.
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Weird and Wacky News: Two Brown Bears
A Scottish woman, Moira Gallacher, 72, and her friend, Charmian Widdowson, were touring Romania in April, enjoying a drive through the Carpathian Mountains…
Moments in Time: Richard Nixon
On May 13, 1958, Vice President Richard Nixon's car was attacked and nearly overturned by an angry crowd shouting anti-American slogans…
Strange But True: Japanese Fart Contest
Pass the Beano! In Japan, they used to hold contests to see who could fart the longest and loudest. The winner received a prize and high honors.
Top Ten NFL Teams With Most Super Bowl Wins
It should come as no surprise that the New England Patriots are at the top of this list, tied with the Pittsburgh Steelers.
Top Ten Movies: Civil War
Civil War takes the top spot while Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire comes in at number two.
Flashback: Three Chipmunks
Name the three Chipmunks. Which one wanted the hula hoop for Christmas?
Moments in Time: Fred Astaire
On May 10, 1899, singer/actor/dancer Fred Astaire was born in Omaha, NE. Widely considered the most influential dancer in the history of film…
Strange But True: Bill Murray bombs
In 1970, actor Bill Murray joked to a fellow airline passenger that he had two bombs in his bag.
Strange But True: Happier but shorter
Research has shown that taller people are happier but shorter people live longer.
Top Ten Most Nascar Wins
This is the real fast and furious, with Richard Petty in the number one spot.
Weird and Wacky News: Punxsutawney Phil
Punxsutawney Phil and his wife (?), Phyllis, have big news: They are parents to two healthy babies…
Moments in Time: The Rolling Stones
On April 16, 1964, The Rolling Stones’ debut album, “The Rolling Stones,” issued in the U.S. as “England's Newest Hit Makers,” was released.
Easter Facts and Trivia
76% of Americans think the ears of a chocolate bunny should be the first to be eaten.
Weird and Wacky News: The Monolith is Back
It’s baaaackkk. In the waning days of 2020, a tall silver monolith popped up in various locations in California, Texas, Romania and elsewhere.
Strange But True: Youngest Monarch
Mary, Queen of Scots, was history's youngest monarch, ascending to the throne at a mere 6 days old.
Top Ten Best-Selling Board Games
The top four games on this list are great classic games we've all played.
Strange But True: Rice-fish
In a process called rice-fish culture, Indonesian farmers introduce fish into their rice fields so the fish droppings will act as fertilizer.
Top Ten Best-Selling Titles, 2004-2021
Not surprising that books about kid wizards take the top two spots. Fifty Shades takes the third spot.
Strange But True: Swearing Parrot
Andrew Jackson's parrot was kicked out of his funeral for swearing.