The NYPD had a police officer follow Andre the Giant whenever he went out drinking. This was to make sure he didn’t get drunk and fall on anyone.
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All your hair is dead. One of the more disturbing yet interesting fun facts: All the hair on your head is dead, except for the follicles. Other than the part in the epidermis, the hair that grows out is made of dead cells. Your nails also follow the same principle – hair and nails are both made of the protein keratin.
The Simpsons creator intended for Homer Simpson to be Krusty the Clown. If you follow The Simpsons, you’ll notice how Homer Simpson and Krusty the Clown look almost identical. Simpsons creator Matt Groening was planning to reveal Homer Simpson behind all that clown makeup. However, to avoid the plot from getting too complex, he scrapped the idea.
Daylight saving time wasn’t officially implemented until 1916. Germany became the first country to adopt it to conserve coal during World War I. The United States didn’t follow suit until 1918.
Cheese-Chasing Tradition: Coopers Hill in Gloucestershire hosts a unique cheese-rolling festival in which participants follow a rolling wheel of cheese.