St. Patrick, a master of symbolism, used a simple sprig of clover to convey profound teachings about the Holy Trinity. Our second fun fact explores how the shamrock became more than a botanical curiosity, becoming the official flower of Ireland and an enduring symbol of St. Patrick himself. Imagine St. Patrick, standing before pagans in Ireland, using the shamrock’s three leaves to explain the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit. This clever teaching tool […]
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St. Patrick’s Day is synonymous with celebration, but who was the man behind the festivities? In our first fun fact, we delve into the fascinating life of St. Patrick, born as Maewyn Succat in 385 AD in Roman Britain. His journey from captivity to priesthood forms a captivating narrative that lays the foundation for the celebration we know today. It all changed at the age 16 Kidnapped at the tender age of 16 by Irish […]
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Behold the strange but true stories from the road. In this archive we dig in to the archives and look into some of the most amazing fun facts about life, love and rock and roll!
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On Sept. 21, 1984, CBS opened up the first American compact disc pressing plant in Terre Haute, Ind. The first disc to come off the production line was Bruce Springsteen’s Born in the U.S.A., which had been released three months earlier. Given the album’s title and the spotlight on the plight of the American worker contained in many of his songs, it made perfect sense that Springsteen’s album became the first American-made CD. The format had been […]
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Strange But True – The world’s The world’s most successful pirate in history was a lady named Ching Shih. She was a prostitute in China until the Commander of the Red Flag Fleet bought and married her. But her husband considered her his equal, and she became an active pirate commander in the fleet. The Rest of the Story When one thinks of the world’s most notorious pirates, names like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, and Calico […]
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In 1970, John Pasche designed a logo for the Rolling Stones. He was paid £50. Almost 30 years later, the V&A bought Pasche’s original artwork at auction for $92,500. He met with Jagger again where the singer “talked about things he liked and things he didn’t like, nothing too specific,” explains Pasche, “and then I just had this idea.” While an obvious reference to Jagger’s features (not especially flattering, but Jagger didn’t seem to mind), […]
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Rhyme + Reasoning “Humpty Dumpty” is an egg right? Historical evidence suggests that Humpty Dumpty was a cannon. Used by the Royalists during the English Civil War. During a vicious battle in 1648, the cannon fell from a battlement. It was unable to be recovered (i.e., put back together again). Tellingly, the lyrics of the nursery rhyme never describe Humpty Dumpty as an egg either. Let us dig deeper “Humpty Dumpty”—with its simplistic lyrics and surrealistic […]
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Jim Carrey is one of the most successful and well-known actors in Hollywood today, but before he achieved fame and fortune, he struggled with poverty and homelessness. In fact, at one point Jim Carrey lived in a VW camper van. in the beginning of Carrey’s career, times were marked by financial hardship and family struggles. His father, a musician, struggled to provide for the family, and they often had to move around to find affordable […]
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Strange But True is a series of unique stories presented in and old radio drama format. Featuring mysteries, oddities and more that are strange but true.
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Tom Cruise, known for his larger-than-life personality. One of his more unusual quirks is his alleged belief in aliens and his fear of an alien invasion. Reportedly that the Hollywood actor had a custom-built $10 million bunker installed. In his Colorado estate. He was the star of the movie War Of The Worlds. Could this be to protect him from a potential alien attack? According to reports. Tom Cruise’s bunker, built to withstand any natural […]
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