Tell us something interesting (random facts thread)

[Kojikun]

The irukanji Jellyfish has one of the most painful stings on the planet. The pain level is said to be second only to giving birth 😬

 

[Didymous]

There are 18 doctors in America called Dr. Doctor, and one called Dr. Surgeon. There is also a skin specialist called Dr, Rash, a psychiatrist called Dr. Couch, and an anesthesiologist called Dr. Gass. I know a dentist called Dr. Toothacher.

 

[Didymous]

Alaska has 29 volcanoes.

 

[Didymous]

I went for a ride up on the Rez today.

 

[Kojikun]

The term Chemistry comes from the term Alchemy. What was once theoretical mumbo jumbo turned into a science. Also the term Alchemy much like magic is an over used term in anime and rpgs (seriously it's not hard to make up words, call it something else!😡🙄)

 

[Didymous]

Longest place name still in use: "Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikamaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu."

 

[Kojikun]

Longest place name still in use: "Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikamaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu."

Wasn't that in New Zealand? 🤔

 

[Kojikun]

Mortal Kombat was the first fighting game to feature a separate button for blocking (fighting games at the time used "Back" to block) Mortal Kombat and a game called Night Trap prompted Ratings to be on U.S copies (Similar to movie ratings) and other countries followed suit

 

[NotmebutHim]

According to one of my cousins (who does a lot of family research), I'm a distant descendant of William the Conqueror.

Haven't verified it on my own, though.

 

[ArtsieSteph]

Theodore Roosevelt was not only the relation of FDR, but Eleanor as well. She was ( I think) his niece

 

[Didymous]

In Alaska it's legal to shoot a bear; waking one to take a picture isn't.

 

[TheArtist]

proverbs 9:10 The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom and knowledge of the Holy One is understanding.
the Hebrew word for fear is yirah which also means respect, reverence, and worship.

 

[ArtsieSteph]

When a cat boops you with it’s nose or cheek it’s referred to as “bunting.” Cats have scent glands on their cheeks so that when they rub up against something they’re saying “this is mine.” Or in a human’s case it means “This is my person.”

 

[Lanolin]

Longest place name still in use: "Taumatawhakatangihangakoauauotamateaturipukakapikamaungahoronukupokaiwhenuakitanatahu."

thats in my country. I can translate if you want, but its a long story.

 

[Kojikun]

Theodore Roosevelt was not only the relation of FDR, but Eleanor as well. She was ( I think) his niece

The Teddy Bear was Named after Theodore Roosevelt. It was in honor of him refusing to shoot a cub. He was an avid hunter but did alot to help wildlife during his time in office.

 

[Didymous]

A fully grown bear can run as a horse.

 

[Didymous]

Bullet-proof vests, Fire escapes, windshield wipers and laser printers were all invented by women.

 

[She_is_Legendary]

Coffee is made from coffee beans. Coffee beans come from the coffee plant, a large shrub or bush. Beans are found in the center of coffee cherries, the fruit that grows on coffee plants. Coffee plants grow all over the world, particularly in Central/South America, Africa, and Asia.

 

[TheArtist]

the melting point of copper is 1981 Fahrenheit

 

[TheArtist]

Coffee is made from coffee beans. Coffee beans come from the coffee plant, a large shrub or bush. Beans are found in the center of coffee cherries, the fruit that grows on coffee plants. Coffee plants grow all over the world, particularly in Central/South America, Africa, and Asia.

coffee is yummy lol