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Fact Du Jour – September 26, 2019 – Lyndon Johnson – President – And Jokester

U.S. president Lyndon Johnson was an owner of an amphibious car called an “Amphicar.” One of his favorite pastimes was getting into that car with someone who… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 26, 2019 – Lyndon Johnson – President – And Jokester”

Some rich heiresses choose to spend their time and money shopping – Frances Glessner Lee chose to spend her time and money – building dollhouse scale crime… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 25, 2019 – Mother of Forensic Science”

Sean’s Bar in Athlone, Ireland has been open since 900 AD. Fun promotion idea – for one day a year, offer one of their drinks for the… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 24, 2019 – Sean’s Bar – Oldest Bar In The World”

These are the countries where alcohol is prohibited. Some states in India are included, though not the entire country. Planning to go on vacation abroad? Planning to… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 23, 2019 – How Dry They Are – Countries Where Alcohol Is Prohibited”

The first nude scene in a theatrically released film was by Jayne Mansfield (right – pictured with Sophia Loren) in Promises, Promises (1963). Nude scenes involving Marilyn… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 22, 2019 – First Theatrical Nude Scene”

Ever wonder why you might remember having drawstrings on your hoods when you were a kid – but you don’t see them on kids’ clothing now? This… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 21, 2019 – Accident That Rocked the Garment Industry…”

This kids’ toy had real radioactive components! The Gilbert U-238 Energy Laboratory was not a hot seller, and was only on shelves in 1950 and 1951. The… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 20, 2019 – Radioactive Kids’ Toy…”

Hercules in New York – which is every bit as bad as it sounds – was Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first film role in 1969. He didn’t even know… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 19, 2019 – Arnold’s First Film Role”

If you’re planning to travel across the United States – and you plan to drink in a state besides the one you live in – you might… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 18, 2019 – 50 United States, So Many Different Alcohol Laws…”

Chances are you don’t know who Sherri Stoner is. Unless you’re a hard-core Animaniacs or Little House on the Prairie fan! She is probably best known for… Read more “Fact Du Jour – September 17, 2019 – Ariel’s Lesser Known Body Model…”