Are
you ready for some laughter and learning? Here are some hilarious and unusual facts that will keep you entertained and educated at the same time.
1. Did you know that the shortest war in history lasted for only 38 minutes? It was between Zanzibar and the United Kingdom in 189
6. The UK won, of course.
2. There is a species of jellyfish called the immortal jellyfish, which can revert back to its juvenile state after reaching maturity. This means it can potentially live forever, if it doesn't get eaten or die of disease.
3. In ancient Egypt, crocodile dung was used as a form of birth control. It was believed that inserting a mixture of crocodile dung and honey into the vagina could prevent pregnancy. Not recommended.
4. The world's largest snowflake on record was 15 inches wide and 8 inches thick. It fell in Montana in 188
7. That must have been a heavy snow day.
5. There is a town in Norway called Hell, and it freezes over every winter. It's not so bad; at least you can have a cool wardrobe there.
6. The world's largest snow maze is over 30,000 square feet, and is located in Winnipeg, Canada. It takes an average of 45 minutes to complete, but don't get lost and freeze to death!
7. The shortest commercial flight in the world is only 80 seconds long, from the island of Westray to Papa Westray in Scotland. You'll barely have time to buckle your seatbelt.
8. Before toilet paper existed, people used everything from leaves to corncobs to clean themselves after using the bathroom. Thank goodness for modern conveniences.
9. The oldest condoms ever found were made of animal intestines in 1640, and could be blown up like a balloon. Talk about innovative.
10 The world's largest ball of twine is located in Kansas, and weighs over 17,000 pounds. That's a lot of string! So there you have it, some cold, hard, and hilarious facts to give you a chuckle and some knowledge to share with your friends. Remember, learning can be fun and funny at the same time.