Longboarding originated in the 1950’s with surfers who wanted to bring surfing to land. And what began as a way to simply pass time while the tide was low, quickly became a cultural phenomenon. Fast forward almost a century and longboarding is still still a thriving sport and exciting pastime for people of all ages!Continue reading “Did You Know: Longboarding”
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Did You Know: 420
April 20th may seem like any other day, but for some reason the date and number “420” is associated with pot smokers everywhere. If you’re also curious as to why this is, then you’re in the right place! Many smokers are aware of the number, but still have no idea where it came from. With AprilContinue reading “Did You Know: 420”
Did You Know: Where to find Windows Spotlight Images
Did you know that you can find the featured images on the Windows 10 login screen? Believe it or not, it is possible to find these awesome, free pictures by simply navigating through your file explorer. This guide will show you where to find Windows Spotlight images and how to make them your desktop background!Continue reading “Did You Know: Where to find Windows Spotlight Images”
Did You Know: Sex Addict’s Prayer
In Blades of Glory, Will Ferrell plays the talented Chazz Michael Michaels; the professional skater and occasional porn star. Chazz is a sex addict who even attends regular meetings for his addiction. This is the prayer that is printed on the cards handed out at these meetings. Chazz recites the prayer before going to see his friend’s girlfriend… “God,Continue reading “Did You Know: Sex Addict’s Prayer”
Did you know: Apple Macintosh
The Macintosh project began in the late 1970s with Jef Raskin, an Apple employee who envisioned an easy-to-use, low-cost computer for the average consumer. He wanted to name the computer after his favorite type of apple, the McIntosh. Unfortunately, the name “Mcintosh” was already being used by an audio equipment manufacturer and the name was changed toContinue reading “Did you know: Apple Macintosh”
Did You Know: Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan
If you’re at all familiar with the Pokémon franchise, then this fun fact might make you smile. Back in college I had a Bruce Lee poster in my room that always got a lot of compliments. One day a friend pointed at it and asked, “Did you know that Hitmonlee is based off of BruceContinue reading “Did You Know: Hitmonlee and Hitmonchan”
Did You Know: State Mottos and Nicknames
Did you know that all 50 States have Mottos as well as Nicknames? Well they do, and some of them might surprise you! For instance, I’m a native Texan and know that Texas is often referred to as “The Lone Star State”. However, I had no idea this was the official nickname of the state!Continue reading “Did You Know: State Mottos and Nicknames”
Did You Know: Tobacco Advertising
Did you know that tobacco advertising is currently one of the most highly regulated forms of marketing in the world? In fact, some or all forms of tobacco advertising are banned in many countries. Let’s consider how and why this is… Cigarettes aren’t completely banned from advertising in the United States, however they are very limited. In April 1970, Congress passedContinue reading “Did You Know: Tobacco Advertising”
Did You Know?
Did you know that Movies, Games and TV Shows are full of little obscurities and sometimes even profound truths? Well it’s true, and probably what keeps trivia games alive! Anyways, I wanted to create a new category dedicated to highlighting these fun facts! “Did You Know?” posts will attempt to point out the lesser knownContinue reading “Did You Know?”