Here is list of some cherry-picked facts about common things such as applications, people, machines, language, cartoons, world, history, nature, food etc.
The name ‘WhatsApp’ was derived from the phrase ‘What’s Up!’ used when Starting a conversation. WhatsApp is Controlled by just 55 employees for a Billion users. WhatsApp does not Store any conversation, audio, image or video files on their Servers. After message is Delivered to the recipient, Nothing is left stored on WhatsApp servers. WhatsApp…
The Simpsons first Aired on December 17, 1989 and has been running for Longer than any other Scripted prime time TV series. The Fox Broadcasting Company Owns the Rights to the show until 2082. Although the Show is currently owned by Fox, the Producers have Permission to write without any input or hindrances from Fox….
Scientific research has shown that the Human brain starts Remembering things from the Womb. In fact, Memory begins to work 20 weeks after Conception. Many people associate Memory loss with Aging. However, the Memory loss we see the Older we get is generally because we tend to Exercise our Brains less as we age. You…
The Strawberry fruit was mentioned in Ancient Roman literature in reference to its Medicinal use. Ancient Romans used the Berries to treat Everything from Depression to fever and sore throats. Strawberry come from a Plant called ‘Fragaria’ and are members of the Rose family. Strawberry word has its Origin from Old English words ‘Steowberie’ or…
Just like Mangoes, Cashews and Cherries, the Coconut is actually a Drupe and not a Nut. The Drupe is an item that has a Fleshy outer around a pit. The Fairground pastime of Coconut shy, a Game consisting of Stacked coconuts and Balls to knock them down, has Photographic evidence of it being Played as…
The very First Rolls-Royce vehicle was Hand-built by Henry Royce back in 1904. Sir Henry Royce made the Initial engineering sketches of that Engine while on a beach. He was Walking with his top Engineers. The First Rolls-Royce model Ran a ridiculous 14,371 miles almost Non-stop, back in 1907. They Drove it back and forth…
Apple originally had Three co-founders. The Third co-founder, a man named Ronald Wayne, had joined co-founders, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak but he left the Company only 12 days after it was Founded. Ronald Wayne sold his 10% Share for only $800 and got an additional payout of $1,500. For the First 30 years of…
Mahamrityunjaya Mantra is one among the Oldest and most important Mantra’s in Indian Mythology and Spirituality. This mantra belongs to Lord Shiva. It is also known as “Rudra Mantra” or “Trayambakam Mantra”. The Exact date for the Creation of this mantra cannot be told. However, we do know that it is very Ancient and was…
The word “Magic” is Greek. The first Magicians that have been noticed in History are Persians and Greeks. Alexander Hermann, known as Hermann the Great, a French magician was responsible for the Outfits most Magicians wore – The tall hat and the Cape. In the early 18th century Magic became a Respectable practice and began…
Pizza accounts for more than 10 percent of all Food Service sales. The word ‘Pizza’ dates back over a Thousand years – It was first mentioned in a Latin text written in Southern Italy in 997 CE. The word ‘Pizza’ means ‘Pie’ in Italian. Roughly 1,000 years ago Herb-and-spice-covered circles of Baked dough grew exceptionally…