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Fun Fact Friday- Best Fact gets 10k sats

2226 sats \ 97 comments \ @grayruby 2 Aug meta

It's Fun Fact Friday!

Share your best facts for a chance to win 10k sats.

The best comment as voted by the "top" filter at 9am CT tomorrow will be the winner.

Drop some knowledge stackers.

https://m.stacker.news/43028

Good Luck!

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158 sats \ 1 reply \ @openyoureyes 2 Aug

Did you know that plants can mine metals? It is called phytomining. https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phytomining You can use it to get rid of heavy metals from soil so you can use the ground for growing food. But you can also use the plant to extract rare metals like cobalt for example. If you compare it to the traditional mining in congo where they call it blood cobalt, mining by plants is not harmfull to nature or people. In malaysia there is a tree that mines cobalt. Simultaneous hyperaccumulation of nickel and cobalt in the tree Glochidion cf. sericeum https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6018747/ So maybe the future is not about technology but about nature.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Great fact.

10.8k sats \ 5 replies \ @0xbitcoiner 2 Aug

“Big Ben” is Not the Famous Clock Tower, but Rather the Name of the Great Bell Inside the Tower.

https://m.stacker.news/43001
If you’ve ever been to London, or even seen a picture of London, you’ve probably seen the giant clock tower at the corner of the Palace of Westminster. This tower is one of London’s major icons, ranking right up there with red double-decker buses, the London Eye, and Platform 9 ¾.

Contrary to popular belief, the clock tower itself is not named “Big Ben”. Rather, it is named “Elizabeth Tower”, after Queen Elizabeth II; named such during her Diamond Jubilee (the 2012 60th anniversary of her accession to the throne). Before that, it was just called “Clock Tower”. So why is it so often called “Big Ben”? That is due to the great bell inside the tower that chimes the hour out and goes by that name. Over time this has morphed into many calling the clock tower itself that even today, despite the recent, very public, name change.

...read more at todayifoundout.com

59 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Solid fact.

30 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 2 Aug

and fun.

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Most important part of Fun Fact Friday

28 sats \ 0 replies \ @jakoyoh629 2 Aug

I was so wrong for so long. It's quite a story.

25 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 3 Aug

Congrats winner winner!

2055 sats \ 6 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

Athletes used to run or compete other games naked in ancient Olympics in Greece!

https://m.stacker.news/43052

Orsippus (Greek: Ὄρσιππος) was a Greek runner from Megara who was famed as the first to run the footrace naked at the Olympic Games and "first of all Greeks to be crowned victor naked." Others argue that it was Acanthus instead who first introduced Greek athletic nudity. Orsippus won the stadion of the 15th Olympic Games in 720 BC.

It was said or believed that Orsippus lost his lion cloth midway of race and that made him run even faster and ultimately winning the race and gaining fame. After this, all athletes decided to run naked so as to gain fame!

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orsippus

52 sats \ 1 reply \ @BitcoinAbhi 3 Aug

I've read that great Leonidas also took part in Olympics as naked

54 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 3 Aug

I think you're talking about Leonidas of Sparta here. But the Leonidas that took part in Olympics was from Rhodes. He was so great that since then only Michael Phelps has come close to challenge his one record.

https://m.stacker.news/43133

Running man design on a pot dating from c500BC found in Rhodes

Leonidas of Rhodes competed in four successive Olympiads in 164BC, 160BC, 156BC and 152BC and in each of these he won three different foot races.

An athlete who won three events at a single Olympics was known as a triastes, or tripler. There were only seven triastes and Leonidas is the only one known to have achieved the honour more than once. Remarkably, he was 36 when he did it on the fourth occasion - five years older than Phelps is today.

Read it more here

32 sats \ 1 reply \ @TheMorningStar 2 Aug

Talking about ancient Egypt means talking about valour and great physical specimen! It's a great fact! Funny?

141 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 3 Aug

It's funny because they used to be naked! 😂

32 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Great fact.

41 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

Thanks! How do you see modern Olympics in comparison to the Olympics in ancient Greece when you know that they used to compete all naked?

280 sats \ 1 reply \ @OneOneSeven 2 Aug

Albert Henry Woolson was the oldest veteran of the American Civil War, 1850-1956.

This man saw the Gatling Gun turn into the Hydrogen Bomb...

Even more fun, I had no idea until I looked it up just now, but he died August 2nd 1956.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Very cool fact.

40 sats \ 0 replies \ @jakoyoh629 2 Aug

the most expensive keyword for Google Adwords is “Insurance” – $54.91 Cost-Per-Click

source: https://www.syndacast.com/21-interesting-facts-about-the-internet/

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @05c91759f6 2 Aug

Fact: The world’s first animated feature film was made in Argentina

Even if you know a lot of Disney trivia, you might assume that the honor of first animated feature film belongs to Walt Disney’s 1937 movie Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. But 20 years earlier, a full-length animated feature film was made in Argentina. It was a political satire called El Apóstol made up of 58,000 drawings and had a running time of 70 minutes, according to the Guinness Book of World Records.

221 sats \ 1 reply \ @TheMorningStar 2 Aug

Did you know?

Gehenna or Gehinnom or the Valley Hinnom is a real Hell on Earth.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gehenna

https://m.stacker.news/43079 https://m.stacker.news/43080

23 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

Great! What a fact! Coincidence that Israel is becoming more and more hell everyday!!

133 sats \ 11 replies \ @IamSINGLE 2 Aug

https://m.stacker.news/43038

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

The first one and the last one are the best ones!

14 times per day! I'm sure it's more than that!

31 sats \ 0 replies \ @IamSINGLE 2 Aug

Funny, right! For the first one there's a saying that women do it more than men.

The last one is a pure fact. In case you don't know....

Carotinemia

Carotenemia is a condition in which yellow- or orange-colored skin develops due to high levels of beta-carotene in the blood. It is often caused by eating excessive amounts of foods or supplements high in the nutrient carotene. https://www.britannica.com/story/can-eating-too-many-carrots-make-your-skin-turn-orange.

21 sats \ 7 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi 2 Aug

Last week, @Athena posted the same fact.

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @IamSINGLE 2 Aug

Don't you like Carotinemia or the fact that the milk of Hippopotamus is pink?

11 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

It's not that I dislike any of the facts but I don't think the contest should be who can find the best graphic on the internet. But again, doesn't matter what I think. Top rank decides it.

11 sats \ 4 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Personally I don't think these types of facts should count. It is just a graphic taken from the internet with a bunch of facts but it is not up to me. It is up to stackers to vote.

0 sats \ 3 replies \ @IamSINGLE 2 Aug

It's Fun + Fact right?

I thought if I just post a fact, it would miss the fun or if I just post a fun comment, it's gonna lack a fact. Found it on the internet and liked it for Fun + Fact effect. Isn't it we are hosting it for?

0 sats \ 2 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

It's not a fact it's an image with a number of facts on it. Again, stackers will decide. I just gave my opinion.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @IamSINGLE 2 Aug

Ok! Let the Stackers decide.

The Stacker who objected it also posted an image. That's also not a fact then. For today, I'll go with this and next time I'll try come up with an exclusive fact not an image.

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Agree. Stackers will decide. I don't want to be the judge. I just want to help SN by doing the friday fact and meme monday posts.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @openyoureyes 2 Aug

This are no facts! Its nonsense. Gary Larson was a cartoonist who created the idea of a fear of being watched by a duck.

21 sats \ 0 replies \ @Athena 2 Aug

https://m.stacker.news/43035

41 sats \ 0 replies \ @karanjajes 2 Aug

In 1895, the entire state of Ohio had only 2 cars.

Both cars managed to still smash into each other

31 sats \ 2 replies \ @MB 2 Aug

Most people can’t lick their own elbow.

A very small number of people with massive tongues can do it.

Reckon you will probably have a go after reading this 😂😂

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @Bell_curve 2 Aug

Can’t do it

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @MB 2 Aug

Good effort

154 sats \ 3 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi 2 Aug

https://m.stacker.news/43032

53 sats \ 0 replies \ @Athena 2 Aug

I also tried. So funny

32 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

I tried 3. I looked like a dog.

63 sats \ 0 replies \ @BitcoinAbhi 2 Aug

😜

120 sats \ 0 replies \ @bikash_ 2 Aug

Did you know that honey never spoils? Archaeologists have found pots of honey in ancient Egyptian tombs that are over 3,000 years old and still perfectly edible. Honey’s natural properties, like its low water content and high acidity, make it an inhospitable environment for bacteria and microorganisms.

60 sats \ 0 replies \ @Gian 2 Aug

Sorrell Booke "Boss Hogg" spoke 12 languages fluently. Booke was fluent in French, Latin, Japanese, Korean, Spanish, Portuguese, Russian, Ukrainian, Belarusian, German, Greek and Italian. He said that he also “fussed" with a half-dozen other languages such as Arabic, Mandarin Chinese, Dutch, Persian, Polish, and Swedish.....https://image.nostr.build/955cd44e899211be47d6407e95d475344374c9b8c337cb73855f710e3b35e551.jpg During the Korean Conflict Booke served in counter-intelligence, utilizing his mastery of languages to fight persistent intelligence efforts by Communist forces. https://www.warhistoryonline.com/instant-articles/boss-hogg-sorrell-booke.html

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @2yashwanth 2 Aug

Peak oil is here and expect high energy prices and demand. Look into Matthew Simmons and Arthur Berman on peak oil sessions https://youtu.be/Q3uvzcY2Xug?si=4ozB3M4nt1sytDZI

30 sats \ 0 replies \ @Enemy_of_the_state 3 Aug

Funny how commodities producers always say their commodity is rare and we are running out, but we just keep producing more and more.

https://m.stacker.news/43124 https://m.stacker.news/43125

20 sats \ 2 replies \ @nakamoto502 2 Aug

The American Civil War had many contributing factors, but the main issue was the North's tariffs, which were detrimental to the South. There is a common misunderstanding that slavery was the primary cause, but tariffs played a more central role in the conflict. For instance, the Tariff Convention of 1831 highlighted these tensions. Due to the lack of benefits from tariffs and growing economic strain, South Carolina even attempted to nullify federal tariff laws in 1832, leading to a crisis that foreshadowed the broader conflicts leading up to the Civil War.

10 sats \ 1 reply \ @zuspotirko 2 Aug

This isn't true. You can tell because all historical documents primarily talk about one issue. Even all the war songs are about one thing only. John Browns truth keeps marching on.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @nakamoto502 2 Aug

Well, as I said, slavery was a factor, but not the main factor. There was also a correlation between tariffs and slave labor. We could even add cotton as a factor in the war. However, the truth is that the war happened primarily because of these tariffs.

20 sats \ 33 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

Motor boat sailing, hot air ballooning, and tug of war all used to be Olympic sports!

Over time, different sports and events are voted into (or out of) the Olympic Games. Some disappear, then return (like golf, or rugby), while others (like running deer shooting, or duelling pistols) go out of fashion forever – thankfully!

53 sats \ 32 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

I we had a stacker news tug of war who would you want on your team?

120 sats \ 31 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

I think I'd have @siggy47 @k00b @Undisciplined @gnilma @0xbitcoiner @BitcoinAbhi

You tell me yours now.

41 sats \ 1 reply \ @0xbitcoiner 4 Aug

😎👍

https://m.stacker.news/43411

44 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 4 Aug

I'm ready. We're gonna compete with the latest team ever.

226 sats \ 28 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Good group. I will take @Turdinthepunchbowl @BlokchainB @Public_N_M_E @needcreations_ @Car @Bell_curve

Logic: Turd- dunked on Julius Peppers Blok- from Buffalo, must be tough Pub- Played pro paintball, gotta be quick and a good strategist need- big strong dude Car- looks like a big strong dude Bell- scrappy loves to spar on SN so I assume he loves to spar in meatspace as well.

82 sats \ 11 replies \ @BlokchainB 2 Aug

💪💪

250 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

I gave a thought about you. I had a chance but that's okay. I've some muscle 💪 😂 as well.

100 sats \ 9 replies \ @Bell_curve 2 Aug

Bills fans are good people. So are Minnesota fans. Unlike Philadelphia and Boston

21 sats \ 8 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Agree. Philly, especially Eagles fans, are the worst. Boston fans are knowledgeable but arrogant. Sorry @needcreations_

41 sats \ 2 replies \ @needcreations_ 3 Aug

🤣 this is true generally

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71 sats \ 4 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 2 Aug

Why are the eagles fans the way that they are?? It's just so unnecessary.

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71 sats \ 2 replies \ @needcreations_ 3 Aug

Haha I'd be honored. I have a great tug of war record through my schooling and teaching duties. Most schools have a fun competition day towards the end of the year 😄

0 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 3 Aug

I knew we could count on you.

50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Coinsreporter 3 Aug

I've a match to match in @k00b. Surrender now!

71 sats \ 8 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

I think the zaps on both our comments should decide the outcome of this short SN tug of war. What do you say? Or, should we make a bigger team? Or should we ask Stackers if they like to play a virtual tug of wars on SN??

11 sats \ 7 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Good question. Let's think about this.

20 sats \ 6 replies \ @Coinsreporter 2 Aug

Okay. I suggest we create a game where two sides shall compete each other. There shall be two teams. The Stackers shall decide which team they wanna join. 10-10 or 15-15 players shall be max. We play it weekly. The side that posts the most valuable (have to be decided on number of factors) content wins.

11 sats \ 5 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

I like it. We just need to figure out how the game will work.

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50 sats \ 0 replies \ @Public_N_M_E 2 Aug

Semi pro :/ but also... I do lift XD hit 200kg DL for the first time the other day was well happy with that.

Cheers for the vote of confidence 👊

50 sats \ 2 replies \ @Bell_curve 2 Aug

Me love to spar?

I have no idea what you are talking about.

I can’t spell spar unless it’s a female boxer from Algeria

21 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

You like to mix it up. Aren't afraid of a scuffle. You're on the team now, too late to back out.

20 sats \ 0 replies \ @Bell_curve 2 Aug

Never backing out.

Never back down!

20 sats \ 1 reply \ @StillStackinAfterAllTheseYears 2 Aug

From a BlueSky thread I came across talking about how smoking used to be allowed on airplanes:

https://i.imgur.com/Cpd5t3Y.png

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

Interesting.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @kman2140 2 Aug

1BTC=1BTC 🌽

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @zuspotirko 2 Aug

One of the planes transporting horses for the olympics is called

AIR HORSE ONE

https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GTx1a9hWIAACnpS?format=jpg&name=900x900 https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GT0FYVdW8AAPLZX?format=jpg&name=900x900

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @ChrisS 2 Aug

The number of 256 bit private keys(2 to power of 256) is roughly the same size as atoms in the known universe(10 to the power of 80).

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @Satoshi__Nakamoto 2 Aug

I can't bro I can't

https://m.stacker.news/43040 https://m.stacker.news/43041

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @ken 2 Aug

Atoms are really small.

Consider the number of water molecules in a 12 ounce glass of water, compared to the number of water molecules in all of the oceans combined:

12 ounces of water = 355ml = 355g = 19.7 mol =~ 10^24 molecules

The volume of the ocean is 1.335 * 10^24 ml = 1.335 * 10^24 g water = 7.4 * 10^22 mol =~ 10^45 molecules of water in the ocean.

Let's assume the water molecules in our glass are special, and are the color red, so we can keep track of them. We dump the glass into the ocean and stir it up such that the red molecules are evenly distributed:

The fraction of molecules in the ocean that are colored red = 10^24 / 10^45 = 10*^-21.

Thus, if we were to take a new 12 oz glass of water from the ocean, we would have roughly 10^-21 * 10^24 = 1000 red water molecules in our glass.

Have a nice day!

10 sats \ 2 replies \ @oliverweiss 2 Aug

https://m.stacker.news/43037

17 sats \ 1 reply \ @grayruby OP 2 Aug

They were pretty hardcore, and stupid, back then.

10 sats \ 0 replies \ @oliverweiss 2 Aug

Indeed, I hope that they were at least well paid.

35 sats \ 0 replies \ @JesseJames 2 Aug

There's a planet where it rains glass sideways. (Hd 1897 33b NASA)

0 sats \ 0 replies \ @bikash_ 3 Aug

Fact: The first person processed at Ellis Island was a 15-year-old girl from Ireland

On January 1, 1892, Annie Moore was the first passenger to disembark at Ellis Island on its opening day. She had traveled to the United States with her two younger brothers aboard the SS Nevada after departing from Queenstown, Ireland (now known as Cobh). Another amazing fact? The busiest day at Ellis Island was April 17, 1907.

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