15 Interesting Facts To Read Instead Of Doing Work
We’re glad you’re here. Obviously, this isn’t the thing you should be doing, but you chose to get in here anyway and learn a few things you probably didn’t already know. Maybe it’s to take a break from mindless spreadsheet plotting, maybe you hit writer’s block after entering your name and deciding what size font to write your Russian Literature 101 essay in, or you are taking a break and sitting in a bathroom stall at work just so you don’t have to smell your coworker microwave her catfish po boy. Whatever the reason, we appreciate it.
We’ve curated a small selection of facts just for you. This list is long enough to satisfy your craving, but short enough to not overstuff. We hope you enjoy it enough to come back for seconds. How about we get to those knowledge-nuggets before your mandatory 12 minute break ends and you have to shove your phone back into your break room locker?
Lefties are more rare and more creative.
Source: BBC
The holes in crackers are there for a reason.
Source: Distractify
It takes 6 pennies to make a dollar.
Source: Federal Reserve
The Browns have never played a Super Bowl.
Source: Distractify
Lemons take months to ripen on the tree.
Source: The Green Upside
The US Navy uses trained dolphins.
Source: The Guardian
Twig and spit soup goes for big bucks in China.
Source: The Daily Meal
“Yahoo” is more than just a jovial exclamation.
Source: Britannica
Avocados don’t ripen until they are plucked from the tree.
Source: Garden Betty
Connery and Ford were only 12 years apart when they played father and son.
Source: Insider
McDonald’s tried to get kids to eat healthier with the nastiest menu item.
Source: Business Insider
Dolly Parton has provided 100 million books to children.
Source: NPR
Dali drew on checks so that they were worth more uncashed.
Source: Sothebys
The first Gmail was for Garfield fans.
Source: Gizmodo
Bond had his front teeth knocked out.
Source: Esquire
