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Fun Facts

I love fun facts. So today I asked listeners to regale me with their favourite trivial items. Below are some of the responses. Thanks for the info, friends! For the record, I have no idea if these are true or not. That’s part of the fun! Here’s one from me to get things started: Super Dave Osborne and actor/writer/director Albert Brooks are brothers. Super Dave’s actual name is Bob Einstein. Making his bro … Albert Einstein.

“Did you know the Loofah is something you grow in the garden. It’s a member of the cucumber or goard family.” – Jessie Ann

“Greenland was only named Greenland to attract more settlers.” – Larissa

“If you were to stretch a Slinky out until it’s flat, it would measure 87 feet long.” – Derrick

“Did you know if you suck on a lemon it will bring you voice back if you lost it.” – Brenda

“Did you know the word facetiously is the only word in the English dictionary containing all the vowels in the correct order including the sometimes y…lol” – Tanya

“Fun fact tip. Don’t stand up in a canoe lol.” – Debbie

“Snakes can help predict earthquakes.” – Kayla

“Did you know if you lift a kangaroo’s tail off the ground it can’t jump?” – Margaret

“In a persons average lifetime they spend 6 months waiting for a red light to turn green.” – Quinn

Do you have some facts that are pretty fun? Share in the comments!

 

  • Originally from southern Ontario, Jason found his way here and fell in love with the community and music scene of Thunder Bay over twenty years ago. In between various stints on radio, television and writing, Jason is a dad, a partner and (some would consider) a zoo keeper (seriously, he has a LOT of pets).

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