12 Farm-Fresh Trivia Tidbits for Tuesday, March 11, 2025
We thought we were done reporting on the Cheetozard. How wrong we were.
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People Who Spend $40 on Yogurt Say It’s Making Them Hotter
An expensive yogurt brand for rich idiots, Coconut Cult, is going viral because said rich idiots are posting videos of themselves eating it and saying stupid stuff like, “I’ve never looked hotter" after eating it for one business week.
Arizona Doesn’t Bother With Daylight Saving Time (Except Where It Does)
Only two states, Hawaii and Arizona, don’t abide by the ridiculous spring forward / fall back mantra of the 1966 Uniform Time Act. But the somewhat sovereign Navajo Nation inside of Arizona’s borders actually does abide by Daylight Saving Time.
Scientists Can Read Bacteria Like a Book
British scientists have developed a new system that reads the genetic code of a bacterial infection, and finds the best antibacterial to combat it within 48 hours (as opposed to several days or even weeks of testing). Skipping right to a highly targeted treatment helps combat antibiotic resistance and reduces the risk of superbugs.
One of the World’s Most Ubiquitous Microchips Might Be a Chinese Trojan Horse
Cybersecurity experts believe they’ve found hidden commands in the ESP32 microchip, which is in more than one billion devices around the world, that could be a backdoor for China to conduct cyber attacks and surveillance.
Science Has Found a Cure for Banana Bread
Scientists have managed to edit the genes of a banana to prevent browning, which would cut down on food waste and give banana bread people fewer excuses to whip up a batch. These new super bananas can stay ripe for up to 12 hours after being peeled.
There’s Not Enough Snow in Alaska for the Iditarod
Because the traditional course didn’t get enough snow this year, organizers had to find an alternate route through the Alaskan wilderness. It will be the longest course in the race’s history, at 1,128 miles, and will also tie for the fewest competitors, at 33.
What’s the Most Water Removed From a Cup by a Team of Gymnasts Doing Front Flips?
We’re glad you asked. A team of gymnasts set the world record when they front flipped over a single cup of water, each with straws in their mouths, and managed to suck out 50 milliliters.
Cheetozard Update: That Charizard-Shaped Cheeto Sold for Way More Than Expected
A couple of weeks ago, we reported on the Cheetozard when the highest bid was a whopping $6,000. It’s now been sold, with the winning bid coming in at $87,840.
There’s Only One Type of Monkey That Knows to Eat Charcoal to Nullify Toxins
Aside from humans, the red colobus is the only primate to figure out that charcoal can counteract toxins and prevent tummy aches. Almond and mango leaves are highly toxic, but colobus populations have figured out that they can chow down on them safely, as long as they eat a brick of charcoal afterward.
Glow-in-the-Dark Swedish Fish and Sour Patch Kids
Parent company Mondelez announced that it will be infusing a turmeric extract into some of its candies to make them glow under a black light.
Who Pees in the Shower the Most?
According to a survey taken by the venerable New York Post, 34 percent of Millennials, 13 percent of Gen Xers and just six percent of Boomers go number one in the tub.
A Steep Fine for Peeing in the Ocean
The city of Vigo, Spain has instituted a $785 fine if you’re caught wizzing in the ocean. At least you can pee freely after you pay to get on public beaches in New Jersey.
