15 Bits Of Trivia That Curdled Our Cerebrospinal Fluid Into Fact-Infused Curds And Minutia-Rich Whey
Are you ready to be amazed, amused, and slightly disturbed? We've got a list of fun facts that will leave you wondering how the world ever got to be this way. First up, we've got a tale of bunnies gone wild. In 1859, an English settler named Thomas Austin introduced just 24 rabbits to his property in Australia, thinking it would add a touch of homey familiarity to the landscape. But boy, was he wrong! Fast forward to the 1920s, and the rabbit population in Australia had skyrocketed to a staggering 10 billion. Meanwhile, we've got a story of an underdog, or rather, an underdog of a dog named Courage. Did you know that the pilot episode of Courage the Cowardly Dog earned an Oscar nomination? It lost out to Wallace and Gromit: A Close Shave, but hey, at least it got its moment in the spotlight. And last but not least, we're debunking a popular coffee myth. Contrary to popular belief, the lighter the roast, the more caffeine your coffee will have. So go ahead, enjoy that light and creamy cup of joe and let the caffeine do its magic. Now scroll ahead and enjoy even more fun facts that will change your life forever probably!
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