› added 12 years ago

139

TIL that due to exponential growth, if someone somehow folded a paper 50 times, it would reach the Sun.

Read more raju.varghese.org

via bit.ly

5YnjR TIL that after Korean soccer player, Ahn Jung-hwan scored the goal to eliminate Italy from the 2002 World Cup, his contract was cancelled by Perugia- the Italian club he played for, for ‘ruining Italian soccer.’
GYyoj TIL: 7,000 years ago, the Sahara Desert and the Arabian desert were actually grassland suitable for pastoral farming
nedEP TIL Bill Burr repeatedly mocked the Star Wars franchise and its fans before accepting the role of Mayfeld in The Mandalorian - he was cast because it was believed his past criticism of the franchise would make his casting more amusing.
WVLL TIL John F Kennedy purchased 1,200 Cuban cigars before ordering the US trade embargo on Cuba
kOdye TIL that the Inland Taipan or "fierce snake" is the most venomous snake in the world. However, because of its shy nature and timid nature there has never been a recorded death caused by its bite. The word "fierce" describes its venom, not its temperament.