The Forbidden Areas of Disney World
Walt Disney World is roughly the size of San Francisco, so it’s not surprising that there are a few places within its borders that are strictly off-limits to guests.
Author: Uncle John
Daily Fun Facts: Shrimps
Today’s daily fun facts include a few little shrimp facts. Enjoy!
Europe’s Wildest Party Animals
Many animals will happily drink alcohol whenever they can get their furry mitts on some. Unfortunately, these European critters didn’t know when to say when.
5 Famous Politicians With Musical Talent
It’s not just Bill Clinton wailin’ on the sax on The Arsenio Hall Show. Bernie Sanders Longtime Vermont senator Bernie Sanders is a long-shot to win the 2016 Democratic nomination for president…but he does have that music career he can fall back on. In 1987, he recorded a five-song album called We Shall Overcome. All […]
6 Facts About Waffles
The verb waffle means to be indecisive and it comes from a Scottish term “waff” that means “to yelp like a puppy.” The noun waffle, meaning the excellent gridded breakfast food, comes from the Old German wefan, which meant to weave something into the shape of a honeycomb. (Makes sense!)
The 4 Smallest Cities to Ever Have a Professional Sports Team
In the early days of pro football, the NFL and other precursor leagues were a regional phenomenon, limited mostly to the East Coast. and upper Midwest. Result: Unlike today, where teams are based in big cities where big fanbases live, teams back then were based in very, very small towns.
Fake-or-Fact Friday: Rap Music Ironies Edition
Two of the following ironic news stories about rap music are true. One of them is straight up trippin’—that means it’s false. Can you guess which of the three is the fake? The answer is at the end of the post.
14 Facts You Should Know About the Muppet
With the upcoming The Muppets reboot, we bring you some interesting facts about the Muppets. “It’s time to put on makeup. It’s time to light the lights. It’s time to get things started with some Muppet facts tonight.”
Ask Uncle John Anything: It Glows in the Dark!
Summertime is glow stick (or light stick) season—it’s fun to wave them around at night, at parties, during those Fourth of July celebrations, at the campground, etc. But how do those little day-glo sticks glow (at night) without a battery or a bulb?
Trivia Facts About the Goodyear Blimp
No major sporting event is complete without it. In fact, it’s probably the best known lighter-than-air ship ever (except maybe the Hindenburg, which is famous for blowing up). Here’s the story of the Goodyear blimp.
9 Celebrities Who Started Out as Teachers
School is starting for kids, but it is out forever for these teachers who found fame and fortune.
The Latest In Poopy Pet Products
Would you like to get something a bit more exciting than a chew stick for your little fluffy-wuffy? Twinkle Tush Lots of people love to dress their pets in cute outfits. If you find your feline’s “nudity” offensive and can’t convince them to wear pants, you may be able to get them to settle for […]
In Search of the World’s Oldest Song
Let’s all get up and dance to this golden oldie from before your great, great, great, great grandmother (and most of your ancestors) were born.
3 Celebrity Presidential Candidates
After all, Ronald Reagan was an actor, and Donald Trump was a reality TV star. Here are some other unlikely presidential candidates from the world of entertainment.
5 Sports Team Moves That Didn’t Happen
Sports franchises move all the time: the Oakland Raiders went to Los Angeles for a few years, and the L.A. Dodgers once played in Brooklyn. The following were never meant to be.
Munching at the Movies
Let’s all go to the lobby . . . and grab ourselves some bite-sized snack facts. M&M M&Ms first became popular with American GIs during World War II. In 1941 the candies were packaged in cardboard tubes and sold to soldiers overseas because the hard candy shell allowed M&Ms to travel well in different climates. […]
7 Great Moments in Toilet Paper History
Because the past simply cannot be wiped away. Here are some random facts about toilet paper.
Extreme BBQ!
The grilling season is almost over, but are you ready to take your cookout to the next level?
