Here are some fun facts to help get you through the day and look like the most informed person at the water cooler…
Fun (or not-so-fun) Facts:
- The Miami Dolphins beat the Denver Broncos 70-20 yesterday. This was the most points by one team since 1966, and the FOURTH 70-point game in NFL history, including the playoffs. The record is 73 points. The Dolphins gained 726 yards, which is a new record in the Super Bowl era. They’re also the only team in modern NFL history to record five rushing touchdowns AND five passing TDs in a single game.
- Since Easter is based on the vernal equinox, the earliest it can possibly be is March 22nd. But the last time Easter was March 22nd was 1818 . . . and the next time will be in 2285. (The latest it can be is April 25th. That will happen next in 2038.)
- The word “sheriff” is a combination of two Old English words: “shire” and “reeve.” A “reeve” was a person who was responsible for keeping things peaceful in the shire.
- The horse head in“The Godfather” wasn’t a fake prop. It was an actual dead horse’s head they got from a dog food plant in New Jersey.
- It takes approximately 540 peanuts to make one 12-ounce jar of peanut butter.
(ESPN Stats & Info / Wikipedia / Wikipedia / Time / Wonderopolis)
Strange and trending news:
- Today is National Daughters Day . . . and Yom Kippur, which officially started at sunset last night.
- The legendaryFat Bear Week starts NEXT week, on October 4th.
- If you’ve watched a lot of zombie shows, this might seem plausible: An article claims humanity could descend into cannibalism . . . by 2060. (Full Story)
- One key to success in life is identifying toxic people. And people on social media are sharing some warning signs, like: Lying . . . not taking accountability . . . being self-absorbed . . . cruelty to animals . . . and littering. (Full Story)
- A new report has found that people tip more DIGITALLY than they do when dropping some cash down. (Full Story)
- A 19-year-old man in Missouri robbed a taco stand with a BB gun. He pointed the gun at employees and walked away with ONE taco. (Full Story)
- A 35-year-old teacher in Indiana was arrested last week after she allegedly brought METH to an event at the school called “Family Fun Night.” She had it hidden in her hair scrunchie. (Full Story)
- Remember when Oscar Mayer changed the name of the Wienermobile to the Frankmobile? Well, as expected, it was just a stunt. They’ve switched it back. (Full Story)
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