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1) A man attempted to kill a Middle-Eastern prince by packing his own anus with explosives. The man planned to shake the prince by the hand and then trigger the explosion. However, our body is very good at absorbing explosives, and this man’s anus was no exception. It managed to absorb the explosives so much that all that happened when they were triggered was that he was lifted off a little into the air, after which he crumpled to his knees.
2) During the Great Plague of London doctors recommended that patients should store their farts in jars. Should they feel unwell they should smell the fart to make themselves feel better.
3) “Lord” Timothy Dexter (he apparently bestowed the title upon himself) built a fortune from a successful export business. He was born in 1748 and, even though he had no formal education, wrote a book when he was 50, entitled “A Pickle for the Knowing Ones; or Plain Truths in a Homespun Dress." Even though it was almost indecipherable because of its lack of punctuation, it proved popular and was reprinted in 8 editions. One day, he wondered what people might say or do after he passed to the Great Beyond, so he made the announcement of his own death. Three thousand people came to the funeral, but apparently Dexter was unhappy that his wife did not grieve properly so he refused to make a surprise appearance at the wake and later beat her with a cane.
4) Red dye sometimes is made from a cochineal bug. The dye is used to colour red skittles and various other foods. Skittles also contain gelatin, which is just the substance left over from boiled animal bones and skin.
5) All the way up to 1948 there was a gold medal for town planning in the Olympics. Other odd categories included sculpture, engravings and etchings, and clipping poodles.
6) Napoleon was, in fact, above the average height of his time.
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Random Facts You Didn't Need to Know
RandomThis is a totally random compilation of facts, collected for my own enjoyment. After all my years of storing them up, I felt it was time to share them with you. Well... enjoy this bundle of totally random awesomeness!
