15 Facts That Set Our Brains On Fire
Ah, the wonders of modern life! From the technological advances that have allowed us to explore the farthest reaches of the universe, to the humble beginnings of the Ashkenazi community, to the mysteries of Stephen King’s addiction and the iconic palm trees of Los Angeles, we have come to know and appreciate the world in a whole new light. But it’s not just the big stories that make life so fascinating – it’s the little things, too. From the pet food revolution that has put an end to white dog stuff, to the surprising origin of the AAA rating, to the lessons in Tex-Mex etiquette that even Gerald Ford had to learn, to the two Dennis the Menace strips released on the same day, to the nuclear chain reaction that Enrico Fermi predicted, to the real 747 crashed for the Tenet set-piece, to the dowry that Santa Claus gave, and so much more. This list is a testament to the beauty and complexity of our world, and all the amazing stories that come along with it.
Santa Claus: Not just a gift-giver, but a dowry-giver too.
L.A.’s Palm Trees
Double Trouble: Two Dennis the Menace strips released on the same day.
Gerald Ford gets a lesson in Tex-Mex etiquette.
80 years to orbit, 4.35 light-years away: Alpha Centauri.
Michigan team hacks D.C. voting system – chaos ensues.
John von Neumann: Not your average human.
Microsoft and Johnson & Johnson: The only two remaining AAA-rated companies.
Family Intervenes: King’s Cujo Mystery.
Fermi’s Nuclear Chain Reaction: Unleashing Unimaginable Energy.
Alcohol Consumption
It’s Mike Tyson’s fault: Tattoo artist lawsuit sets industry standard.
350 individuals, 700 years ago – the surprising origin of the Ashkenazi community.
Say goodbye to white dog poop - it's a thing of the past.
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