How California Got Its Name from a Mythical Island, a Warrior Queen, and a Book Most People Have Never Heard Of
A mythical island ruled by warrior women? Find out how California got its name from a book that no one remembers.
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Records For Most Curtain Calls and Longest Applause
Read more: Records For Most Curtain Calls and Longest ApplauseLuciano Pavarotti made history on February 24, 1988. He played the part of Nemorino in Gaetano Donizetti’s “L’elisir d’amore” at the Deutsche Oper in Berlin, Germany. At the conclusion of the performance, he took a curtain call, thinking he was done for the evening. Much to his surprise, his night was far from over. Over…
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Coffee, Crypts, Bones, and Friars — the Origin of the Cappuccino
Read more: Coffee, Crypts, Bones, and Friars — the Origin of the CappuccinoWhat do coffee, crypts, bones, and friars have in common? No, they aren’t the ingredients for a misguided Halloween party theme. They are, instead, the basis for what may be one of your favorite beverages.
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The Big Flub Called Flubber
Read more: The Big Flub Called FlubberLearn about the disastrous toy Flubber that made kids sick.
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Little House Author Discusses the Real Things of Life
Read more: Little House Author Discusses the Real Things of Life“The real things haven’t changed. It is still best to be honest and truthful; to make the most of what we have; to be happy with simple pleasures; and have courage when things go wrong.” Laura Ingalls Wilder
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How to Become a Professional Santa Claus
Read more: How to Become a Professional Santa ClausAll schools have a code of conduct, but some put a particular emphasis on keeping a list of who’s been naughty and who’s been nice. If you want to make the spreading of holiday cheer an official part of your resume, you might want to consider becoming a professional Santa Claus.
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Bob Dole’s Alternative to Visiting the Zoo
Read more: Bob Dole’s Alternative to Visiting the Zoo“If you’re hanging around with nothing to do and the zoo is closed, come over to the Senate. You’ll get the same kind of feeling and you won’t have to pay.” Bob Dole
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Most Dangerous Places in The World
Read more: Most Dangerous Places in The WorldHave you considered what might be the most dangerous place in the world? We had always assumed the riskiest thing to do would be to try to stand between a politician and a television camera. After reading this article from Soniyaj tips, we are rethinking that theory. Take a look at some of the most…
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Get Your Official Unicorn Hunting License
Read more: Get Your Official Unicorn Hunting LicenseInterested in hunting unicorns? Be sure to apply for your official unicorn hunting license from Lake Superior State University.
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The Pastabilities Are Endless — The History and Varieties of Pasta
Read more: The Pastabilities Are Endless — The History and Varieties of PastaNothing says “Italy” quite like pasta. The flavors, smells, shapes, and even the names of the many-varied noodles are as Italian as Italian can be.
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Theodore Roosevelt and the Guilty Senate
Read more: Theodore Roosevelt and the Guilty Senate“When they call the roll in the Senate, the senators do not know whether to answer ‘present’ or ‘not guilty.’” Theodore Roosevelt
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Are You Afflicted by Retired Husband Syndrome?
Read more: Are You Afflicted by Retired Husband Syndrome?Most happily married couples look forward to opportunities to spend extended time together. As retirement years approach, they begin to dream about all the things they will be able to enjoy together and are grateful that annoying little things like work won’t interfere with all of that quality time. Unless, of course, Retired Husband Syndrome…
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Who Was the First Clown?
Read more: Who Was the First Clown?It seems as a if clowns have been around forever, but there had to be a first. If you love clowns, you’ll want to know who to thank. If they terrify you, you should know who to blame. Thanks to Neko Random, we know is responsible for all this clowning around. — Read on nekorandom.com/2021/08/26/fun-fact-the-very-first-clown/
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Whatever Became of the Fear-Filled Boy Who Was Sent to Jail By His Father?
Read more: Whatever Became of the Fear-Filled Boy Who Was Sent to Jail By His Father?Al was six years old when his father summoned him for a very important assignment. The older man asked the boy if he would be willing to take on an important responsibility. That assignment would change the young man’s life.
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Check Out These Wacky Board Games
Read more: Check Out These Wacky Board GamesAdmittedly, the Commonplace Fun Facts staff is not really big into board games or games in general. It probably has something to do with the “Does not play well with others” notation that kept showing up in our grade school report cards. Even so, we find ourselves wondering how some board games ever made it…
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The Surprising Age of the First Fax Machine
Read more: The Surprising Age of the First Fax MachineThe first fax machine was invented by Alexander Bain in 1843. Initially requiring specialized paper and a pendulum for scanning, Bain’s invention paved the way for modern communication technologies. His innovations predated various significant advancements, underscoring the historical impact of the fax machine.
