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One-Fourth of Orthopedic Surgeons Have Operated On the Wrong Limb

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 18, 2021 • ( 6 Comments )
#MedicalMalpractice #Medicine #WrongSiteSurgery #MedicalMistakes

Did you hear about the surgeon who accidentally amputated a patient’s right leg, when it was the left one that was to be removed? Once he realized the error, he had no […]

Kentucky Lawyers and Politicians Are Required to Disavow Dueling

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 17, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

In this increasingly-contentious society, it is easy to find oneself choosing sides. Standing your ground and defending a position may put you at odds with others. Sometimes emotions can be so intense […]

Why Call a Lawyer When You Can Summon a Prince to Help Through Clameur de Haro

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 16, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )
#ClameurDeHaro #Guernsey #Jersey #Sark #WeirdLaws #StrangeLaws

What do you do if someone is occupying or infringing on your rights to your land? Yes, you could call the police, or you could bring a lawsuit against the offender. Or […]

The Epic Prank that Became History’s Greatest Practical Joke

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 15, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )
#PracticalJokes #Hoaxes

Filippo Brunelleschi (1377-1446) was an accomplished architect, designer, sculptor, and mathematician. He is considered to be one of the founding fathers of Renaissance architecture and holds the distinction of being the first […]

It is Illegal in Georgia to Sell a Child Under the Age of 12 to a Circus

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 14, 2021 • ( 3 Comments )
#Georgia #stupidlaws #dumblaws #circus

For anyone who is hoping to make money through the sale of children to circuses, be careful when conducting business in Georgia. The state has imposed a minimum age for such a […]

Addressing the Ancient Problem of Lawyers Talking Too Long

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 13, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )
#clepsydra #greece #AncientGreece #Rittenhouse

At the time of this writing, much of the attention of U.S. legal scholars is directed at the televised trial of Kyle Rittenhouse. This article does not address the merits of either […]

The Surprising Unknown Life of Aviation Legend Anne Lindbergh

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 12, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
#Lindbergh #aviation #pilots #WomenInHistory

The name Lindbergh is inseparable from aviation. If you think you know about Lindbergh’s accomplishments, you might be surprised at what you never heard of. For example, you may be aware of […]

A Look at the Secret U.S. Plans to Invade Canada and Fight the U.K.

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 11, 2021 • ( 4 Comments )
War Plan Red Secret War Plans USA invade Canada War with Great Britain

Admittedly, the United States isn’t exactly on the BFF list for too many countries. Being the leader of the Free World may garner a certain measure of respect but not necessarily a […]

Sweden’s Scale Model of the Solar System Spans the Whole Country

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 10, 2021 • ( 1 Comment )
#Sweden #SolarSystem #science #Space

As young students, we all got our first introduction to the solar system through pictures that showed the planets orbiting the sun. Those pictures frequently showed equal distance between the planets and […]

Calvin Coolidge Makes Short Work of Long Sermon

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 9, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
#CalvinCoolidge #SilentCal

Preachers and politicians often share the quality of loquaciousness. That doesn’t mean they necessarily appreciate or tolerate that quality in each other.

Did the USSR Have Nukes Aimed at a Hot Dog Stand?

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 8, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
#ColdWar #NuclearWeapons #USSR #Pentagon #hotdogs

The elite command and military intelligence officers of the United States gathered every day at a high-security location. The timing of their meetings left no doubt that it was not a coincidence. […]

Was Winnie the Pooh Written to Explain PTSD to a Boy?

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 7, 2021 • ( 2 Comments )

Some of our favorite childhood memories may have had decidedly unchildlike origins. We have told some examples in these articles concerning the scary origins of fairy tales. The following article by Nicholas […]

The Hideous Political Giant With a Reputation as a Monkey

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 6, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
#JohnAdams #monkeys #insults

The United States Senate was designed to be the upper house of Congress. Its rules of procedure are intended to allow for the smooth conduct of business and to preserve civility and […]

Does Your Cat Love you as Much as you Love Her? #CatDay

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 5, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )

The post Does Your Cat Love you as Much as you Love Her? #CatDay appeared first on Katzenworld – Welcome to the world of cats!. With National Cat Day… Does Your Cat […]

Words of Optimism From Anne Frank

By Commonplace Fun Facts on November 4, 2021 • ( Leave a comment )
#quotes #inspirationalQuotes #AnneFrank #optimism #idealism

No matter what you are dealing with today that might cause you discouragement, your situation cannot be worse than what Anne Frank endured. Despite the brutality — and ultimately the death — […]

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