In his lecture notes, Stephen Hawking wrote “Galeelaeo” and “Ahristottal” so that his speech synthesizer would pronounce the scientists’ names correctly.
The term “slapstick” comes from a device used in 16th-century Italian stage comedy — a stick used in beating scenes to make a loud slapping noise without actually hurting another actor.
Abraham Lincoln used to hide important documents in his stovepipe hat.
Wearing a Superman t-shirt significantly boosts your self-confidence.
Shakira was refused a place in her school choir because she sounded “like a goat”.
Pippi Longstocking’s full name is Pippilotta Delicatessa Windowshade Mackrelmint Ephraim’s Daughter Longstocking.
Russian bears get high by sniffing discarded aviation fuel.
Every year in Llanwrtyd Wells, Wales, there is a Man vs. Horse marathon where runners compete against riders on horseback. Horses have won 36 out of the 38 events held.
Dynamite was originally going to be called “Nobel's Safety Powder”.
A barnacle’s penis can be up to 20 times the length of its body.