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The first national labor federation in the U.S. was founded in 1866: the National Labor Union. #RandomFact #LaborHistory #USHistory #WorkersRights
December 10, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The first national labor federation in the U.S. was founded in 1866: the National Labor Union. #RandomFact #LaborHistory #USHistory #WorkersRights
Mississippi joined the Union on December 10, 1817, becoming the 20th state as America pushed westward. #RandomFact #DailyFact #USHistory #Mississippi #Statehood
December 10, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Mississippi joined the Union on December 10, 1817, becoming the 20th state as America pushed westward. #RandomFact #DailyFact #USHistory #Mississippi #Statehood
Think the London Eye is the world's tallest? Think again! It's the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in Europe, but not the globe. #RandomFact #LondonEye #TravelTrivia #Europe #ObservationWheels
December 10, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Think the London Eye is the world's tallest? Think again! It's the tallest cantilevered observation wheel in Europe, but not the globe. #RandomFact #LondonEye #TravelTrivia #Europe #ObservationWheels
In 1798, British Prime Minister William Pitt fought a duel where both men famously missed their shots. #RandomFact #History #BritishPolitics #Dueling #OddHistory
December 9, 2025 at 10:52 PM
In 1798, British Prime Minister William Pitt fought a duel where both men famously missed their shots. #RandomFact #History #BritishPolitics #Dueling #OddHistory
The first computer "bug" in the U.S. was a literal moth found inside the Harvard Mark II in 1947! 🐛 #RandomFact #TechHistory #ComputerScience #TechTrivia #DidYouKnow
December 9, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The first computer "bug" in the U.S. was a literal moth found inside the Harvard Mark II in 1947! 🐛 #RandomFact #TechHistory #ComputerScience #TechTrivia #DidYouKnow
England and the Netherlands signed a treaty in 1625 to fund Denmark's Christian IV in his German campaign. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #17thCentury #EuropeanWars
December 9, 2025 at 11:00 AM
England and the Netherlands signed a treaty in 1625 to fund Denmark's Christian IV in his German campaign. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #17thCentury #EuropeanWars
George Washington didn't just retire to Mount Vernon after his presidency, he opened the largest whiskey distillery in America in 1799. #RandomFact #History #Presidents #Whiskey #Distillery
December 9, 2025 at 6:52 AM
George Washington didn't just retire to Mount Vernon after his presidency, he opened the largest whiskey distillery in America in 1799. #RandomFact #History #Presidents #Whiskey #Distillery
The first film with an all-female leading cast was 1991's 'Thelma and Louise,' directed by Ridley Scott. A groundbreaking moment in cinema history! 🎬 #RandomFact #FilmHistory #ThelmaAndLouise #WomenInFilm #CinemaFirsts
December 8, 2025 at 10:52 PM
The first film with an all-female leading cast was 1991's 'Thelma and Louise,' directed by Ridley Scott. A groundbreaking moment in cinema history! 🎬 #RandomFact #FilmHistory #ThelmaAndLouise #WomenInFilm #CinemaFirsts
The screaming hairy armadillo's cry is eerily similar to a newborn baby's wail. #RandomFact #Nature #WeirdAnimals #Biology #Wildlife
December 8, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The screaming hairy armadillo's cry is eerily similar to a newborn baby's wail. #RandomFact #Nature #WeirdAnimals #Biology #Wildlife
On December 8, 1991, the Belavezha Accords were signed, marking the official end of the Soviet Union and the birth of the Commonwealth of Independent States. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #SovietUnion #CIS
December 8, 2025 at 11:00 AM
On December 8, 1991, the Belavezha Accords were signed, marking the official end of the Soviet Union and the birth of the Commonwealth of Independent States. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #SovietUnion #CIS
The video game industry is now a $200+ billion giant, bigger than Hollywood and the music industry put together. 🎮💰 #RandomFact #Gaming #Entertainment #Business #Tech
December 8, 2025 at 6:52 AM
The video game industry is now a $200+ billion giant, bigger than Hollywood and the music industry put together. 🎮💰 #RandomFact #Gaming #Entertainment #Business #Tech
Love isn't just a feeling—it's a shield. Being in love can actually make you more resilient to stress and adversity. #RandomFact #MentalHealth #Resilience #Love #Psychology
December 7, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Love isn't just a feeling—it's a shield. Being in love can actually make you more resilient to stress and adversity. #RandomFact #MentalHealth #Resilience #Love #Psychology
Orcas are actually dolphins, and they're the largest species in the dolphin family! 🐬 #RandomFact #OceanLife #MarineBiology #Wildlife #DidYouKnow
December 7, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Orcas are actually dolphins, and they're the largest species in the dolphin family! 🐬 #RandomFact #OceanLife #MarineBiology #Wildlife #DidYouKnow
In 1982, fifteen outspoken critics of Suriname's military regime were abducted and killed over three days in what became known as the December Murders. #RandomFact #DailyFact #SurinameHistory #HumanRights #HistoricalEvents
December 7, 2025 at 11:00 AM
In 1982, fifteen outspoken critics of Suriname's military regime were abducted and killed over three days in what became known as the December Murders. #RandomFact #DailyFact #SurinameHistory #HumanRights #HistoricalEvents
Japan has over 50 volcanoes, and many are still active! 🌋 #RandomFact #Japan #Volcanoes #Geology #Nature
December 7, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Japan has over 50 volcanoes, and many are still active! 🌋 #RandomFact #Japan #Volcanoes #Geology #Nature
Ever heard of the six thinking hats? Edward de Bono introduced this powerful framework back in 1985 to help teams think more creatively and collaboratively. 🧠 #RandomFact #Creativity #Innovation #ProblemSolving #Psychology
December 6, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Ever heard of the six thinking hats? Edward de Bono introduced this powerful framework back in 1985 to help teams think more creatively and collaboratively. 🧠 #RandomFact #Creativity #Innovation #ProblemSolving #Psychology
The movie we know as 'Casablanca' was almost titled 'Everybody Comes to Rick's'—talk about a last-minute save for cinematic history! #RandomFact #MovieTrivia #ClassicFilms #DidYouKnow #HollywoodHistory
December 6, 2025 at 2:52 PM
The movie we know as 'Casablanca' was almost titled 'Everybody Comes to Rick's'—talk about a last-minute save for cinematic history! #RandomFact #MovieTrivia #ClassicFilms #DidYouKnow #HollywoodHistory
On December 6, 1917, a munitions ship exploded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, killing over 1,900 people and creating the largest artificial blast the world had ever seen. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #HalifaxExplosion #Disaster
December 6, 2025 at 11:00 AM
On December 6, 1917, a munitions ship exploded in Halifax, Nova Scotia, killing over 1,900 people and creating the largest artificial blast the world had ever seen. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #HalifaxExplosion #Disaster
Pineapples aren't just one fruit, they're actually a cluster of hundreds of tiny berries fused together! 🍍 #RandomFact #FoodScience #Botany #Pineapple #FruitFacts
December 6, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Pineapples aren't just one fruit, they're actually a cluster of hundreds of tiny berries fused together! 🍍 #RandomFact #FoodScience #Botany #Pineapple #FruitFacts
Think you're popular? Most Facebook users actually have fewer than 200 friends. #RandomFact #SocialMedia #Facebook #DigitalLife #Friends
December 5, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Think you're popular? Most Facebook users actually have fewer than 200 friends. #RandomFact #SocialMedia #Facebook #DigitalLife #Friends
Simon Cowell's secret to staying sharp? He's been a vegetarian for years! 🌱 #RandomFact #CelebrityDiets #VegetarianLife #SimonCowell #HealthyHabits
December 5, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Simon Cowell's secret to staying sharp? He's been a vegetarian for years! 🌱 #RandomFact #CelebrityDiets #VegetarianLife #SimonCowell #HealthyHabits
The Washington Monument was officially dedicated on December 5, 1884, and it was the tallest stone structure in the world at the time. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #WashingtonDC #Architecture
December 5, 2025 at 11:00 AM
The Washington Monument was officially dedicated on December 5, 1884, and it was the tallest stone structure in the world at the time. #RandomFact #DailyFact #History #WashingtonDC #Architecture
Love isn't just a fairy tale: science shows it can truly last a lifetime. ❤️ #RandomFact #Love #Science #Relationships #Psychology
December 5, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Love isn't just a fairy tale: science shows it can truly last a lifetime. ❤️ #RandomFact #Love #Science #Relationships #Psychology
Blizzard conditions in Antarctica can reduce visibility to almost nothing in just minutes! ❄️ #RandomFact #Antarctica #Weather #Blizzard #Snowfall
December 4, 2025 at 10:52 PM
Blizzard conditions in Antarctica can reduce visibility to almost nothing in just minutes! ❄️ #RandomFact #Antarctica #Weather #Blizzard #Snowfall
Memory isn't perfect: Daniel Schacter first outlined the "seven sins of memory" back in 1996. #RandomFact #Psychology #Memory #CognitiveScience #MindBlown
December 4, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Memory isn't perfect: Daniel Schacter first outlined the "seven sins of memory" back in 1996. #RandomFact #Psychology #Memory #CognitiveScience #MindBlown