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42 Random Bits of Trivia That Have Your Brain’s Back No Matter What Questionable Decision It Makes

These facts will be with you through thick and thin

42 Random Bits of Trivia That Have Your Brain’s Back No Matter What Questionable Decision It Makes

December 12, 2024

If it were up to these facts, they’d be with you for life. They’re clingy like that. They don’t date a brain unless they think it’s a till-death-do-you-part situation.

Take that into consideration before reading this list. You can be the best or the worst human on the planet, and they’ll be right there by your side. And so, before you read them, ask yourself, “Do you have the heart to break it off by forgetting them one day?”

If not, this list probably isn’t for you.

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Meerkats

42 Random Bits of Trivia That Have Your Brain’s Back No Matter What Questionable Decision It Makes — Source: BBC

41

Joaquin Phoenix

Joaquin Phoenix' pet name for Rooney Mara is kind of a strange one. Well, at least it's a pet name used one time - it's filthy dragon as in, to quote Phoenix, One last thing, somewhere here, I don't know where, is a filthy dragon, and I want to rip its wings off and fasten a blanket and sleep with it forever. CRACKED.COM — Source

40

Resident Evil 4

The original idea for Resident Evil 4 was supposed to be a cool and stylish It was canceled and eventually became what we now know as Devil May Cry. CRACKED NOW YOU KNOW — Source

39

Mount Everest

CRACKED.COM MOUNT EVEREST IS COVERED IN POOP. Basic fact: Humans poop. And thousands of humans attempting to climb Mount Everest over several decades means a lot of poop has been dropped on its slopes. It's so bad that some climbers refuse to boil snow for water, and the mountain has been called a fecal time bomb. — Source

38

Vince Vaughn

At 16 Vince Vaughn was certified and worked as a life guard. Fortunately it didn't result in a tragedy, but he lied about having taken a CPR course and despite his claims he made to the woman in charge, he was also a terrible swimmer. CRACKED.COM — Source

37

Muggle Meaning

In the 1930s, a muggle used to mean a joint. Put that in your pipe and smoke it, Harry Potter. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: 14 Facts About Marijuana To Blaze Upon

36

Lil Wayne

Lil Wayne suffers from epilepsy CRACKED.COM He was diagnosed as a child, but he's suffered more and more seizures as his career progresses. He blames it on the rock star lifestyle, or, as he puts it, just plain stress, no rest and overworking myself.

35

Tongue Prints

CRACKED.COM Everyone has their own fingerprints. But your tongue also has a one-of-a-kind print. Because of its uniqueness, the tongue could be used in biometric scans or forensic dentistry as an identification tool in the future. — 30 Medical Facts You'll Swear Are B.S. (But Aren't)

34

Calvin Klein

Being the daughter of Calvin Klein has a weird downside, according to Marci Klein. My only complaint about having a father in fashion Calvin Klein Calvin Klein is that every time Colunter I'm about to go to bed with a guy I have to look at my dad's name all over his underwear. CRACKED.COM — Source: Hidden Side Effects Of Having Famous Relatives

33

Leah Remini

LEAH REMINI was thrown off a Scientology boat CRACKED.COM A Scientology official caught teen Remini sunning by the pool. As punishment, he took her out to sea and tossed her overboard. She treaded water as long as she could, then was allowed back on the boat soaking wet and humiliated. — Troublemaker: Surviving Hollywood and Scientology

32

Les Mis

The guy who played Jean valjean in Les Mis on Broadway is also in the movie. Colm Wilkinson was the first actor who played Valjean in the musical, and they made him the movie's Bishop of Digne -- the priest who saves Valjean. CRACKED.COM — Source: LATimes

31

Lions vs. Hyenas

In 1999, lions fought a two-week war with hyenas in Ethiopia. A pride of lions lost six, but killed 35 hyenas and drove off the entire group to take control of the territory -- a conflict that was broadcast on Ethiopian TV and monitored by the police. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source

30

Kit Kats and Twix

IN ILLINOIS, YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED SALES TAX FOR YOUR TWIX OR YOUR KIT-KAT. Nestle KitKat break ® TWIN не СОДЕРЖИТ симшая BOTH TWIX AND KIT-KATS ARE NOT CONSIDERED CANDY UNDER ILLINOIS STATE TAX CODE BECAUSE THEY CONTAIN FLOUR. ITEMS CONTAINING FLOUR ARE NOT TAXABLE. CRACKED.COM — Source: 30 Facts About Candy

29

Spanish Novelist(s)

WEIRD WORLD An acclaimed Spanish female writer actually turned out to be a trio of guys. A book prize was awarded to Carmen Mola - and it was accepted by three scriptwriters, who revealed that there was actually no Carmen Mola. CRACKED.COM — Source

28

Cathedrals

Many cathedrals have a cruciform plan; that is, if CRACKED.COM you see them from above (as God would), they look like a cross. Washington National Chartres Cathedral, Cathedral, USA France Peterborough Amiens Cathedral, Cathedral, UK France — Source

27

Jordan Peele

CRACKED.COM Jordan Peele quit acting because of The Emoji Movie. Being offered the role of the Poop Emoji gave Peele serious pause-and it got worse when Sir Patrick Stewart snatched the shitty part before Peele could make any decision. His reaction was, F*ck this, and has stuck to working mostly behind the cameras since. — Source

26

Chris Evans

Chris Evans played the Human Torch in Fantastic Four as a pick-me-up. I had just been dumped and I needed it!, he said - and he particularly remembers the call he got about the role, because he'd needed a win at the time. CRACKED.COM — Source

25

Fast Food

CRACKED CHICKEN ARRIVES AT THE RESTAURANT ALREADY CHAR-MARKED. McDonald's, Subway, ВК, and Panera's grilled chicken is actually cooked at giant processors like Tyson, Pilgrim's Pride, and Keystone. They pump it full of salt, oils, sugar, chemicals, and fat, then char mark it before shipping. — Fast Company / Serious Eats

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24

Forgotten Sitcoms

Disastrous Comedy 2010 INGSI Big Lake It was originally a vehicle for Jon Heder, but he left due to creative differences. Produced by Will Ferrell and Adam McKay, it was canceled after 10 episodes, because the original draw was that it would feature that guy from Napoleon Dynamite (not the up-and-coming Chris Gethard). CRACKED — Debmar-Mercury
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23

Anna Aayala

The lady who claimed to find a finger in her Wendy's chili was sentenced to 9 years in prison Anna Aayala was released after four years on good behavior. She apologized to the food chain for the attempted scam. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source

22

Bees

A bee called the Chilicola charizard possesses similar facial features to Charizard from Pokemon. While other bees have yellow snouts, the species has

21

The Rachel

If there was one cut that defined the '90s, OF 92 it was 1995 the Rachel. 199 1998 1999 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 One 1092 1993 hairstylist estimates that 7999 1994 1995 1996 1997 40% of her mid-90s clients 1995 1993 wanted that Rachel look. 1991 1992 1993 1994 1995 1996 1997 1998 1999 NOW YOU KNOW: THE '90s CRACKED.COM — Source

20

The U.K.’s Dollar Store

POUNDLAND CRACKED.COM The UK has a different word for their currency, so their Dollar General- like shop gets an unfortunately fun name. — Source: Daily Record

19

Johnny Depp

JOHNNY В DEPP CPT. JACK SPARROW CRACKED.COM In Pirates of the Caribbean, Jack's quirky mannerisms and voice were inspired by Rolling Stones guitarist Keith Richards. So much so that Richards was brought on to play Jack Sparrow's father in the 3rd installment. — Source: cheatsheet

18

The McRib

U.S. Army technology was vital in the creation of the McRib sandwich. BACK. FRIEND IS langy OLD of that YOUR the telitate It's the tender The fact that way The McRib is actually restructured meat, which is made using a technique developed by the Army in the '60s to lower its food bill. NOW YOU KNOW CRACKED.COM — Source: VICE

17

Wealthy Russians

Wealthy Russians hire fake ambulances to speed through traffic. 03 CRACKED.COM С827АУ The ambulance-taxis are equipped with plush interiors and are being rented our to VIP commuters too good to sit in traffic like the rest of us. — Source

16

Seinfeld

Jerry Seinfeld would redo a bunch of Seinfeld episodes, if he could. Не doesn't believe in regret, he says, but if you forced me or you gave me a time machine, yeah, there's a few - I would fix some things. CRACKED.COM — Source

15

Chameleons

Chameleons get the most publicity when it comes to color-changing lizards, but they're not the only ones. Bearded dragons are also able to change colors for both temperature regulation and social signaling. CRACKED.COM — Source: ScienceDaily

14

Frank Sinatra

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13

Tulsa, Oklahoma

WEIRD WORLD A dead body in Tulsa, OK, turned out to be alive and apparently just resting. (illustration) Firefighters and cops went to recover a body that had washed up on a sandbar, but the body soon just got up and walked away. CRACKED.COM — Source: NewsOn6

12

Don Hornsby

The Don Hornsby Show Polio Downs Bri Hornsby on Last-m Eve of Debut Monroe, Leftwi Two CBS-TV NEW YORK. May 20. Tragedy week resigned fro struck Crees — Source: Billboard

11

Soccer

ER D KSERO GAME-RUINING INNOVATIONS VAR IN SOCCER In 2019, the Premier League started using video replays to help referees make decisions. But this technology has caused a lot of debate because it's not always accurate (though that didn't stop it being used in the 2022 World Cup). CRACKED — Dziurek/Shutterstock,
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10

The Dog Oscars

There is a dog Oscars for canine actors. The Golden Collar Awards were created in 2012. The winner receives a trophy designed by Simon Tavas- soli, depicting an Italian Leather Collar embedded with Swarovski crystals. CRACKED NOW YOU KNOW — Golden Globes

9

The Goonies

Chunk from The Goonies Jeff McMahon went to University of California, Berkeley to study business. The Goonies' director paid for his college education. McMahon now has an entertainment firm in LA. CRACKED.COM — Source: Variety

8

Jackie Gleason

Jackie Gleason CRACKED.COM Gleason requested that he never be addressed or spoken to by his writers. New scripts were to be left under his door. Probably a threat taken seriously, lest some poor production assistant be sent straight to the moon courtesy of Ralph Kramden. — 23 Celebs' Bonkers Demands

7

Chipotle

CRACKED CHIPOTLE LIED ABOUT BEING GMO-FREE. They announced that their food was GMO-free in 2015, but their meat and dairy still came from animals fed on GMOs. Chipotle attorneys said, no reasonable consumer would expect that the non-GMO claims would be so strictly applied. — Source

6

Jamie Waylett

Jamie Waylett was busted with gillyweed. HARRY POTTER CRACKED.COM Malfoy's sycophantic yes-man lost his role in the Deathly Hallows films after he was arrested for marijuana possession in 2009. Не later did jail time after the 2012 London Riots. — Source

5

Toy Story

BUZZ LIGHTYEAR SPACE RANCER LIGHIYTEDE CRACKED Woody's name came quickly, but Pixar called his co-star Lunar Larry or Tempus from Morph for a while, before they sent those names back...wherever Morph is. — Source: Craig Good via Quora

4

Congress

U.S. Congress brings up Hitler 7.7 times per month. CRACKED.COM Republicans bring up the dictator more than their colleagues, by a ratio of about 57-42 percent. Hitler mentions reached a peak in October 2003, with 93 mentions of both parties combined. — Source

3

The IRS

IF YOU'RE POOR, YOU'RE MORE LIKELYTO BE AUDITED BY THE IRS. The IRS's job is to make sure everyone complies with the convoluted American tax code-which is easier if you're broke. Yes, auditing the Jeff Bezoses of the world makes more sense-but it's also a lot more complicated, so poor communities are targeted more often. CRACKED.COM — Source

2

Terrible Predictions

15 Really Inaccurate Predictions About The Future - “Rail travel at high speed is not possible because passengers, unable to breathe, would die of asp — Source: Lambert's Railway Miscellany

1

North Carolina

A political ad touting North Carolina values was filmed in a different state. CRACKED.COM In Republican congressio- nal candidate Во Hines' new ad, he says, We farmed these acres togeth- er, picking stones, pulling stumps and learning the lessons of the land, all filmed in Indiana. — WRAL / Wikipedia

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