15 Pieces Of Trivia That Made Our Head Spin 720 Degrees
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Ah, the list! A timeless form of entertainment, education, and amusement. Fifteen items? 100 items? Two items? Doesn't really matter; sign us up! From the dawn of time, humans have been making lists to organize their thoughts, plan their days, and even to keep track of their favorite celebrities, historical figures, and animals. Lists are the ultimate way to keep track of all the incredible and fascinating things in the world.
Today’s list is no exception. It’s a compilation of some of the most interesting, inspiring, and thought-provoking people, places, and things from around the world. From Ozzy Osbourne’s decision to forgo drugs because of a talking horse, to the pioneering doctor who invented Salisbury steak, to the U.S. Department of Defense spending millions on erectile dysfunction medications, this list has something for everyone.
So, without further ado, let’s dive into this list and explore the world of fascinating facts, figures, and stories.
Zombies: Brain-eating not part of Romero’s lore, but now a staple.
![CRACKED THE WRITER OF ALIEN INVENTED BRAIN- EATING ZOMBIES. The concept of zombies eating brains was introduced by 1985's The Return of the Living Dead, written and directed by Dan O'Bannon. George Romero's zombies never actually ate brains, but the idea has become part of zombie lore over the years.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/7/884687.jpg)
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U.S. Defense: $294 million for erectile dysfunction.
![CRACKED THE PENTAGON SPENDS MILLIONS ON BONER PILLS. The U.S. Department of Defense spent $294 million on erectile dysfunction medications between 2011 and 2014, with Viagra being the most commonly prescribed drug.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/6/884686.jpg)
Rod Serling: From tragedy to iconic TV series.
![CRACKED THE TWILIGHT ZONE WAS BORN OUT OF CENSORSHIP. Rod Serling attempted to bring the Emmett Till tragedy to television, but was met with censorship from advertisers and networks. This led him to create a show which used allegory to explore themes of prejudice, bigotry, nuclear fears, and war.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/9/884689.jpg)
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Sloths: 40 minutes underwater, and swimming like a pro.
![CRACKED SLOTHS CAN HOLD THEIR BREATH FOR UP TO 40 MINUTES. Sloths are surprisingly good swimmers, using their breath-holding skills to avoid predators both in and out of the water.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/5/884685.jpg)
Santa Claus in Senegal: Unity and Inclusion.
![CRACKED MUSLIMS AND CHRISTIANS CELEBRATE EACH OTHER'S HOLIDAYS IN SENEGAL. The mostly Muslim country celebrates Christmas with decorations, Christmas trees, and Santa Claus costumes, demonstrating the social inclusion and unity of the nation. Muslims and Christians alike participate in each other's holidays.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/8/884688.jpg)
Pioneering doctor invents Salisbury Steak: meat-lovers rejoice.
![CRACKED THE SALISBURY STEAK WAS INVENTED AS A CURE FOR DISEASE. Dr. James Salisbury was a pioneering researcher in the germ- causation theory of disease, and advocated dietary measures as a cure, believing that humans were meant to eat meat.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/3/884683.jpg)
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Ozzy Osbourne: Horse-whisperer and reformed drug-taker.
![CRACKED AN IMAGINARY HORSE INSULTED OZZY OSBOURNE INTO KICKING OFF DRUGS. Osbourne gave up taking acid in the '70s after a trip left him chatting to a horse. In the end, the horse turned round and told me to f-k off. That was it for me.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/2/884682.jpg)
Stock up on MREs -- irradiated and guaranteed!
![OR DEFENSE Peelable Seal ENT Meal, Individual D STATES OF AMERICA arfighter Recommended, Warfighter Tested, Warfighter Approved™ SURVIVE ANY EMERGENCY WITH IRRADIATED MRES! MREs and are don't packaged meals that are easy to IN them ideal for emergency require cooking, situations. store They being have sterilized a long using shelf irradiation, life partly due which CHIC kills bacteria and other microorganisms. NOO](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/9/0/884690.jpg)
Reindeer to the rescue! Supreme Court uses festive animal to evaluate public displays.
![CRACKED REINDEER MAKE YOUR RELIGIOUS DISPLAY LEGALLY LESS RELIGIOUS. The reindeer rule is an informal principle that says secular elements, like a reindeer, can counterbalance religious components in a public display. The Supreme Court has used it to evaluate the overall message communicated by the display.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/4/884684.jpg)
Newgrange: Six centuries older than Egypt.
![CRACKED AN IRISH MEGALITH PREDATES THE PYRAMIDS BY 600 YEARS. Newgrange, an ancient megalithic monument in Ireland, is six centuries older than the oldest pyramid in Egypt. Every winter solstice, the rising sun shines through a small opening and floods the main chamber with sunlight.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/1/884681.jpg)
Name your child Humiliation?
![CRACKED THE PURITANS GAVE THEIR KIDS BRUTAL NAMES LIKE KILL-SIN. Puritans gave their children names to remind them about sin and pain, or virtues and religious slogans. Some of these are still in use today, such as Liberty, Hope, and Verity. Others, like Humiliation, Die-Well, and Kill-Sin, have been lost.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/8/0/884680.jpg)
Puritans ruin holiday fun: Cromwell enforces stricter laws.
![CRACKED CHRISTMAS WAS CONSIDERED A THREAT TO CHRISTIANITY. During Oliver Cromwell's rule in the 1600s, stricter laws were passed to prevent Christmas celebrations, as they were seen as a wasteful festival that threatened Christian beliefs.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/9/884679.jpg)
Autodidact intellectual: David Bowie publishes fake biography at Jeff Koons’ studio.
![CRACKED DAVID BOWIE USED TO HIDE BEHIND A NEWSPAPER. Bowie was a master of disguise, using a foreign-language newspaper to blend in with the crowd. People think: that's David Bowie, surely? Then they see the Greek newspaper - no, can't be, just some Greek guy who looks like him.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/7/884677.jpg)
Anal defense: the honey badger way.
![CRACKED HONEY BADGERS TURN THEIR ANUSES INSIDE OUT. The badgers use this unique defensive mechanism to spew odorous secretions as a way to deter predators, similar to skunks.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/6/884676.jpg)
Astronauts: Steak and Eggs for Space Flights – Low Residue, High Protein.
![CRACKED NASA ASTRONAUTS EAT STEAK AND EGGS TO HELP CONTROL THEIR POOP. Alan Shepard started the tradition of eating steak and eggs in 1961. It was chosen for its high protein content and low residue, which would reduce the size and frequency of bowel movements.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/7/5/884675.jpg)
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