The Landlord’s Game
The game Monopoly was first patented as the ‘Landlord’s Game’ in 1904 by Elizabeth Maggie who sold the game rights for $500 in the 1930’s.
Their Business is Toast
My bakery burned down last night. Now my business is toast.
Twitter Larry Bird
The blue Twitter logo is named Larry the Bird after Larry Bird the Hall of Fame basketball player
Instead I Became a Painter and Wound Up as Picasso
Reflecting on his youth, Pablo Picasso once said: "When I was a child, my mother said to me, 'If you become a soldier, you'll be a general. If you become a monk you'll end up as the pope,'" he later recalled, "Instead, I became a painter and wound up as Picasso."
What is a Lemniscate
An infinity sign is called a lemniscate
Flatworm Memory
If you cut off a flatworm’s head it will grow back and regain all of its old memories
Fuzzy Converse Sneakers
Some Converse sneakers have a thin layer of felt on the bottom. Its only purpose is to save the company money, because shoes with fuzzy soles technically qualify as slippers, which have import taxes up to 30% lower than regular shoes.
The Humongous Fungus
There’s a giant network of honey mushrooms in Oregon spread across 2,200 acres that’s been known to strangle trees from underground by cutting off their nutrient and water supply. This 1500+ year old fungus is considered to be one of the largest organisms on earth and is referred to as ‘The Humongous Fungus.’
Whether You Think You Can Or You Think You Can’t You’re Right
“Whether you think you can, or you think you can't--you're right.” ― Henry Ford
Origin of Marshmallows
Marshmallows originated from the mallow plant that grows in marshes. Ancient Egyptians combined the sap with a honey-based candy recipe to create a confection so delightful that it was reserved only for the pharaohs and the gods. Candy makers in France then combined the marshmallow sap with egg whites and sugar whipped by hand to […]