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The Famous Ship That Was Named By Mistake

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 24, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

One of the most magnificent passenger liners of the 20th century was the RMS Queen Mary. Its name became synonymous with luxury travel. Its name was also a mistake.

The Quest to Add Orbisculate to the Dictionary

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 22, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

What is the difference between a real word and a made-up word? OK, admittedly all words are made-up. We should probably ask what it takes to transform a newly manufactured word into […]

The $2.5 Million Worst Super Bowl Commercial Ever

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 21, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

For those who watch the Super Bowl, commercials are often more enjoyable than the game. Advertisers spend good money and dedicate a significant part of the year to developing memorable 30-second Super […]

How a Man Without a Country Created a Quiet Place of Refuge

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 20, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Jean Baptiste Point du Sable was a man without a home, a country, or a culture. He was an outsider everywhere he went. He simply wanted a chance to make a life […]

Why Did Europe Get Bombed With Severed Chicken Heads?

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 19, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

The countries of Europe had been invaded. The attack had come swiftly, and the invaders were winning. These desperate times called for extreme measures if there was going to be any hope […]

The Tree That Almost Caused a Second Korean War

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 18, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )
#korea #koreanWar #AxeMurder

Nations have fought wars over seemingly insignificant objects. There was the bloody war about a bucket, the revolution that began with a dispute about an unpaid wig, and the big kerfuffle over […]

When FDR Couldn’t Make Sense of His Tax Return

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 16, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

If you have ever wanted to pull your hair out in frustration over the complexity of trying to figure out your income taxes, you are not alone.

The Tragic and Largely-Forgotten Story of the Worst Maritime Disaster in U.S. History

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 13, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )

There is much about the worst maritime disaster in United States history that is counter-intuitive. For one thing, the story is largely forgotten. It has been overshadowed by events that were smaller […]

How a Spoiled Shipment Transformed a Popular Beverage

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 12, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

Ludwig Roselius was not at all happy. He paid good money to have his shipment sent to Europe, but when it arrived, it was ruined. He looked at the spoiled shipment and […]

France Declares Right to Avoid Office Parties

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 11, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

This is the holiday season — a time for gathering with friends, family, and co-workers for delightful celebrations that bring us all closer together and inject fun into our lives. Unless you […]

The Surprising Legacy of the Man Who Betrayed Al Capone

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 10, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

In the world of organized crime, there were few more respected and feared than Easy Eddie. His intellect, business savvy, and ruthlessness made him a natural for Chicago’s underworld crime syndicate. Anyone […]

Mary Stuart, the Queen of Golf

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 9, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )
#MaryQueenofScots #Golf #FirstWomanGolfer

Unless you are a true golf aficionado, you may not recognize Mary Stuart’s name. If this is the first you are hearing about her, that’s unfortunate. As far as the sport concerned, […]

The Christmas When Charlie Got Stuck in the Snow

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 8, 2022 • ( Leave a comment )

It’s funny how things that seem so ordinary to us can be extraordinary for others. For most of us, having a car ride end with being stuck in the snow would register […]

Scotland’s Problem With Christmas

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 7, 2022 • ( 1 Comment )
#Scotland #Christmas

If you are looking for a traditional Christmas, Scotland has just about everything you could want. A deep reverence and emphasis on faith provide the religious elements. The pristine, snowy Highlands offer […]

Try the Seafood Dish That Is Both Dead and Alive

By Commonplace Fun Facts on December 2, 2022 • ( 3 Comments )

Physicists are familiar with the concept of Schrödinger’s Cat — a creature that can be described as being simultaneously dead and alive. Most of us can relate to having been served undercooked […]

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