Really TRUE odd factoids

[Chris S]

Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio sang backing vocals on Tina Turner's 'We Don't Need Another Hero'.

 

[classic33]

In 1211 a strange deal began between London and the British Crown. Instead of paying money for two small pieces of land, the city agreed to send a set of objects every year. A knife, an axe, six oversized horseshoes, and sixty one nails were chosen as the rent, but no record explains why these items were picked.
They were everyday tools in medieval England, yet they somehow became part of one of the oldest rent payments in the country.

What makes the story even stranger is that the exact location of the land is unknown today.

 

[classic33]

Andre the Giant holds the world record for drinking 156 beers—over 73 liters—in a single sitting!

 

[Andy in Germany]

Andre the Giant holds the world record for drinking 156 beers—over 73 liters—in a single sitting!

Presumably someone else was counting...

 

[Beebo]

Presumably someone else was counting...

I do suspect these drinking tales are somewhat embellished.
That is 6 pints every hour for 24 hours.

 

[matticus]

Former England rugby captain Lawrence Dallaglio sang backing vocals on Tina Turner's 'We Don't Need Another Hero'.

<googles ... > JFC that's a True. (although he wasn't an England Rugby Captain - former or otherwise - at the time!)

 

[T4tomo]

<googles ... > JFC that's a True. (although he wasn't an England Rugby Captain - former or otherwise - at the time!)

yes...as part of a school choir...

its a bit like saying Sally Lindsay has had a number 1 hit



... as part of St Winifreds School choir

 

[colly]

The Drifters have had over 60 members since their formation.

So a bit like Triggers Broom ?


Or The Ship of Theseu for those of a more refined bent.

 

[Drago]

I do suspect these drinking tales are somewhat embellished.
That is 6 pints every hour for 24 hours.

He was taking it easy. Hes not a peeshead you know!

 

[classic33]

Located in Akademgorodok, Novosibirsk, is an unusual monument – a bronze laboratory mouse wearing glasses and knitting a DNA spiral. Unveiled in 2013, this touching tribute honors the countless mice that have given their lives to advance medical research, helping us conquer diseases and understand the mysteries of the human body. It's a powerful reminder that some of history's greatest contributors never asked for fame or glory.

 

[Drago]

The Tickford developed MG Maestro Turbo was not officially a Maestro at all, as it was sold and registered as the MG Turbo, thus eschewing the Maestro moniker entirely.

 

[classic33]

Polar night has officially begun in Alaska.
For 66 consecutive days, the residents of Utqiagvik, Alaska—the northernmost town in the United States—will not see the sun.

Known as "polar night," this natural phenomenon began on November 18 and will continue until January 23. Caused by the tilt of Earth’s axis, polar night occurs in regions within the Arctic Circle where the sun remains below the horizon for extended periods during winter.

Despite the darkness, there's balance in the cosmos: Utqiagvik also enjoys 24-hour sunlight from mid-May to mid-August during the phenomenon known as the “midnight sun.”

 

[classic33]

At the 1928 Amsterdam Olympics, the rowing waters witnessed a moment both strange and unforgettable. Australian sculler Bobby Pearce, leading the pack, suddenly slowed mid-race, not out of fatigue, but to avoid a flock of ducks crossing his lane. His hesitation allowed his rival to pull ahead by five lengths, leaving spectators gasping in disbelief.

Yet Pearce’s story was far from over. With remarkable strength, focus, and determination, he surged forward in the final 1,000 meters. His strokes cut through the water like clockwork, reclaiming the lead and crossing the finish line first, winning gold for Australia and setting a new Olympic Games record.