Anti-piracy ad features pirated song
The music used in the “You wouldn’t steal a car” anti-piracy advert often seen on DVDs is actually pirated. If you have …
What is the Wilhelm scream?
There is a legendary sound effect called the Wilhelm scream that has been used in over 200 movies and TV shows since …
What happened to the Australian one-cent coins?
After their removal from circulation in 1992, the Australian one-cent coins were melted down to make bronze medals for the 2000 Summer …
How many people have died trying to climb Mount Everest?
Over 200 people have died trying to climb Mount Everest and an estimated 120 of the bodies remain still there. Due to …
Did Alfred Hitchcock hate actors?
Alfred Hitchcock was notoriously hard on actors. He was once quoted as saying, “Actors are cattle” — a quip that stirred up …
How long can vultures fly without flapping their wings?
Vultures can fly up to six hours without flapping their wings.
How long did dinosaurs exist on Earth?
Dinosaurs have lived on Earth 75 times longer than humans – that is approximately 150 million years.
What is the only town whose name begins with ABC?
The Dutch town of Abcoude is the only town in the world whose name begins with ABC.
Top 12 English words without rhymes
There are no words in the English language that rhyme with “music” or “film”.
How do astronauts wash their clothes?
Because water on the International Space Station is a precious resource, astronauts eject their dirty clothes into space to burn in the …
