Some say that behind every successful man, you will find a successful woman. Commonplace Fun Facts rejects this sexist notion. In the spirit of equality, we affirm that it is far more […]
Eukonkanto — the Sport of Wife Carrying
The World Record for the Most World Records
What must it be like to be recognized as the best in the entire world at something? There can only be one recipient of the most honorary degrees, owner of the biggest […]
Explore the Action-Packed and Wrinkle-Free World of Extreme Ironing
What do you do if you are an adrenaline junkie and you find such things are ironing your clothes far too mundane for your frenetic lifestyle? Why not combine them and take […]
Which Costs More — A Volkswagen Beetle or a Stag Beetle?
If you are in the market for a beetle and you find yourself on a tight budget, which should you buy — the insect or the car that bears its name? Contrary […]
When Collecting Stamps Just Doesn’t Do it For You
Graham Barker shows off 26 years’ worth of belly button lint. People who collect coins are called numismatists, and stamp collectors are known as philatelists, but what do you call a person who […]
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