15 Bits Of Trivia That Jolted Our Hippocampus And Jostled Loose Some Repressed Memories

15 Bits Of Trivia That Jolted Our Hippocampus And Jostled Loose Some Repressed Memories

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Y'all ready for a wild ride through some strange and unbelievable tales? Well, saddle up, pardners, because we've got a bucket of facts that'll have you shaking your head in disbelief. First up, we've got the tale of the tallest man in the world, Bao Xishun, who used his long arms to save two dolphins in China. Then, we've got a story about legendary director Steven Spielberg wanting to bring everyone's favorite comic strip duo, Calvin and Hobbes, to the big screen, only to be denied by creator Bill Waterson. Not wild enough for you? Well, we’ve also got the strange and unfortunate demise of Jack Daniel, who kicked a safe and wound up with a gangrenous toe that led to his death. So, sit tight and get ready for some truly wild west-worthy tales, my friends. So get on your horsey and let’s get to trotting into the wild, wild, west of internet fun facts. Yeehaw buckaroo! 

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