If you somehow succeed in getting past the elite paramilitary mercenaries and a fierce-yet-adorable Boxador, you may become one of the privileged few to enter the warehouse. Inside, you will find the […]
We’ve been busy here at Commonplace Fun Facts, to expand the size of our audience in our ongoing plans for world conquest in our never-ending quest to inform, entertain, and inspire as […]
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If you have read the nearly 2,000 articles published in Commonplace Fun Facts over the past 7 years, we think you should qualify for an advanced degree. Unfortunately, the accreditation agencies are […]
Have you ever looked around and wondered if insanity is on the rise? Does it seem that the whole world is losing its mind? Are you increasingly convinced that sane people are […]
“How do you come up with ideas for articles on Commonplace Fun Facts?” Not a week goes by without that question being posed to members of the Commonplace creative team. The tone […]
There may be a lot of things about the year 2020 we all want to forget, but those of us at Commonplace Fun Facts look back at the year with fond appreciation […]
Skye, our official canine consultant, has remained awake throughout the night, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa. Although very sleepy, she is not too tired to join all of us at Commonplace […]
After the festivities and food of Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day, all within five weeks, January can be a time of letdown for holiday enthusiasts. For those who think the rest […]
Originally posted on Atkins Bookshelf:
Wikipedia is no ordinary encyclopedia. Each month, more than 500 million unique visitors visit Wikipedia to read its more than 40 million articles written in more than 250…
The Chinese have a saying about “the usefulness of the useless.” (See What is Commonplace About? for a discussion of how this inspired this blog). Nothing better describes the usefulness of the useless […]
Experts note that to survive a zombie attack: 1. Do not take shelter in a vehicle in which you do not have the keys; 2. Do not leave weapons out for zombies […]
Originally posted on lisadblog:
Did you know…. Ten random fun facts that may help at your next trivia contest. 1. The letter A was inspired by the ox. The letter A is…
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