13 Calorie-Rich Bits Of Trivia We Found Caught In Our Gillnet Just Before We Succumbed To The Ravages Of The Wilderness
![13 Calorie-Rich Bits Of Trivia We Found Caught In Our Gillnet Just Before We Succumbed To The Ravages Of The Wilderness](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/1/2/2/901122_320x180.jpg)
Welcome, dear reader, to a collection of 13 absolutely fascinating pieces of trivia. Whether you’re looking for something to spark a conversation or just want to learn something new, you’ll find it here.
We start off with William Dorsey Swann, a formerly enslaved man who made history by becoming the first self-proclaimed drag queen in the United States. We then move on to Spam, the canned meat that was a hit with housewives and the U.S. military alike. We then look at the long-term effects of the Exxon Valdez oil spill and how taurine can help extend the lifespan of mice.
We also explore the controversial topic of immune amnesia, the potential side effects of infant formula, and the work of Magnus Hirschfeld, a queer rights pioneer in Weimar Germany. We then look at how prisoners were enlisted to help out during World War II, the recent change in Australia’s currency, and the reactions to Kanye West’s controversial comments about Hitler.
So sit back, relax, and enjoy this collection of 13 absolutely fascinating pieces of trivia.
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Pioneering drag king, William Dorsey Swann.
![CRACKED WILLIAM DORSEY SWANN: AMERICA'S FIRST DRAG QUEEN. William Dorsey Swann was a former slave who made history by becoming the first self- proclaimed drag queen in the United States. Не hosted private drag balls in Washington, D.C.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/6/900486.jpg)
Spam: A hit.
![CRACKED Poro TM ME SPAM AMERICAN SOLDIERS The None TOOK SPAM TO THE ENTIRE WORLD. NET WT 2 OZ 340g American soldiers fighting in wars during the 20th century left an unexpected legacy - Spam. Now, Spam has become a part of many international dishes, like budae-jjigae and Spam musubi in Asian and Asian-American cuisine.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/5/900485.jpg)
Mice live longer with taurine.
![CRACKED TAURINE: THE SECRET TO A LONGER LIFE (FOR MICE, AT LEAST). Taurine, an amino acid found in a lot of animal products, is added to energy drinks and has been shown to have some positive effects - studies have found that mice given taurine lived 10-12% longer. So, that's why taurine is in your Red Bull.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/7/900487.jpg)
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Monitoring a slow recovery.
![CRACKED TRACKING PROGRESS SINCE '89: A BOULDER TELLS THE STORY. Since 1989, volunteers take yearly pictures of a boulder the size of a Volkswagen Beetle in Prince William Sound, Alaska. This is to track the progress of the area recovering from the Exxon Valdez oil spill.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/2/900482.jpg)
Prisoners: Doing their part for the war effort.
![CRACKED PRISONERS: FROM BEHIND BARS TO BEHIND THE FRONT LINES. During World War II, prisoners in the U.S. got involved in the war effort in different ways, such as giving blood, buying war bonds, and making things for the military. Some prisoners even got out of jail temporarily so they could join the military.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/1/900481.jpg)
"God’s will" or not, no Viagra.
![CRACKED SUPREME COURT SAYS NO TO ABORTIONS, SO BETTE MIDLER SAYS NO TO BONERS. Midler responded to the Supreme Court's ruling to prohibit abortions in some states by saying that they should also stop people from getting Viagra, since having a limp dick is also God's will.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/0/900480.jpg)
Measles immunity, but at what cost?
![CRACKED MEASLES CAN GIVE YOU AMNESIA. When you get measles, a strong immune response helps protect you from it in the future. But this might be what causes immune amnesia - when your body replaces its normal immune memory cells with ones that can only recognize measles](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/7/8/900478.jpg)
Kanye: Hitler, not so bad?
![CRACKED KANYE WEST: HITLER FANBOY. In a surprising and also utterly insane interview with Alex Jones, Kanye West said he had admiration for Hitler and praised the Nazi dictator for his accomplishments. His exact words: I like Hitler.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/3/900483.jpg)
Formula: Still concerning.
![CRACKED FORMULA: STILL NOT AS GOOD AS BREAST MILK. Infant formula has come a long way since it was first produced, but it still has some concerning ingredients. Tests have found that many formulas contain arsenic, lead, and cadmium, which, if you didn't know, can be harmful to a baby's health.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/7/7/900477.jpg)
Crikey, really?
![CRACKED AUSTRALIANS WANT STEVE IRWIN ON THEIR MONEY. After the Queen passed away, Australians started suggesting some of their most beloved Aussie celebs to take her place on the country's banknotes. Steve Irwin was a popular pick.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/7/9/900479.jpg)
Dr. Dre: 1, Greene: 0.
![CRACKED DR. DRE: 1, MARJORIE TAYLOR GREENE: О. 2 2 At the start of 2023, Dr. Dre stopped Marjorie Taylor Greene from using his song Still D.R.E. in a video to promote her political ambitions. A small yet notable good deed.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/7/6/900476.jpg)
Trendy and clueless.
![CRACKED BOSSA NOVA: THE TRENDY WAY TO MAKE ANYTHING SEEM COOLER IN THE '60S. During World War II, prisoners in the U.S. got involved in the war effort in different ways, such as giving blood, buying war bonds, and making things for the military. Some prisoners even got out of jail temporarily so they could join the military.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/7/5/900475.jpg)
Queer rights pioneer in Weimar Germany.
![CRACKED MAGNUS HIRSCHFELD FOUGHT FOR QUEER ACCEPTANCE. During the period between WWI and WWII in Germany, Magnus Hirschfeld, a Jewish doctor, worked hard to make queer and transgender identity more accepted. Не ran the Institut für Sexualwissenschaft which, alas, did not survive the Nazis.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/8/4/900484.jpg)