Go back
Did you Know?

Did you Know?

General

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/sutherland-sisters.

The Seven Sutherland Sisters had 37 feet of hair between them. Their hair would earn them millions, but they died destitute.

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/shoe-stores

The shocking method that was used to measure feet in shoe stores. Can you guess what was in the box?

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/peter-freuchen

This guy was known as the 'most interesting man in the world'. His life was spectacularly action-packed.

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/charlie-willy-wonka

Have you ever wondered why Charlie's name was dropped from the movie 'Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory'? Clue: It was to do with an event of the time

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/atlantropa
The shocking 1927 construction plan deemed impossible because (thankfully) there wasn't enough concrete in the world. The world would be entirely different if it'd gone ahead

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/kissing-sailor

It took decades to discover the identity of this famous couple. The iconic display of passion wasn't quite so romantic though...

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/the-watcher

A terrifying letter arrived for this family when they moved into their dream home. But who exactly was 'The Watcher'?

-VR


@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/the-watcher

A terrifying letter arrived for this family when they moved into their dream home. But who exactly was 'The Watcher'?

-VR
The Tower?🤔

Vote Up
Vote Down

@great-big-stees said
The Tower?🤔
Try reading the story on the site, I know you usually get by with pictures, but may have to read this one. 🙂

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/forty-elephants

The "Forty Elephants" were a group of women who instilled fear in the hearts of London shopkeepers for nearly a century. Their cunning technique was honed to perfection.

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/second-substance

After water, what is the most-used substance in the world? It's everywhere. Water of course the obvious one, but read deeper into this story and it may surprise you, as also the most dangerous.

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/postage-stamps

There is one country in the world whose name is omitted from postage stamps. Can you guess where?

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/hans-langseth

There's something very unusual about this skipping rope. Can you work it out?

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/agatha-christie

In 1926, a huge manhunt began when a woman disappeared in England. Her identity made the case all the more intriguing.

-VR

Vote Up
Vote Down

@very-rusty said
https://www.didyouknowdaily.com/story/agatha-christie

In 1926, a huge manhunt began when a woman disappeared in England. Her identity made the case all the more intriguing.

-VR
Her first husband Archibald Christie fell in love with another woman, and he and Agatha divorced in 1928. His infidelity was the reason she went missing for almost two weeks. That period of time was not mentioned at all in her autobiography, if I recall correctly.

Cookies help us deliver our Services. By using our Services or clicking I agree, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn More.