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Life or Death… Now That’s a Real Gamble

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 12, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

In 1980 a Las Vegas hospital suspended employees for taking bets on when patients would die. source

Political Science Made Simple

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 11, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

“There are just two rules of governance in a free society: mind your own business. Keep your hands to yourself.” — PJ O’Rourke

It Must Be a Pain Addressing Letters to This Address

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 11, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

Ffordd Ffriddoedd Ffriddoedd Road is located in the settlement of Bangor in Wales. source  

Insect Chefs

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 11, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )

The Dalmatie ant chews grain, forms it into patties, and cooks it in the sun.

Sounds Like They Have a Lot of Paperwork

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 11, 2014 • ( Leave a comment )
one out of ten paperclips is purchased by the US government

One out of every ten paper clips manufactured is bought by the U.S. government.

FDR’s Fears

By Commonplace Fun Facts on September 9, 2014 • ( 3 Comments )

President Franklin D. Roosevelt encouraged Americans to overcome the challenges of the Great Depression by boldly proclaiming, “The only thing we have to fear is fear itself.” He could have saved time […]

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