Curious Mind Blowing Facts - 53
from supercars to movie stars, to things that make you wonder to a mind blowing fact down under
Ranked: The 10 best supercars owned by F1 drivers
1. Lando Norris: Lamborghini Miura
2. Lewis Hamilton: 1995 McLaren F1
3. Lando Norris: Porsche Carrera GT
4. Lewis Hamilton: Mercedes-AMG Project One
5. Fernando Alonso and Lewis Hamilton: LaFerrari
6. Fernando Alonso and Max Verstappen: Aston Martin Valkyrie
7. Max Verstappen: Renault R.S.01
8. Lando Norris: McLaren 765LT Spider
9. Lewis Hamilton: Pagani Zonda 760 LH
10. Fernando Alonso: Ferrari 599 GTB Alonso Edition
https://www.planetf1.com/features/ranked-the-10-best-supercars-owned-by-f1-drivers
Monthly views comparison
Substack monthly views: 49.4 million
Reddit monthly views: 2.2 billion
Irony: A guy in Santa Barbara, California was putting up a 75-minute street-side parking limit sign when he got ticketed-for breaking the 75-minute limit. Dan Greding, a city contractor, was just doing his job in February 2014, installing the signs. While he worked, a parking officer rolled up and started writing him a ticket. Dan fought the $48 fine but lost his first appeal and so he just paid up.
Too much Screen Time? Flip phone for $45. (Canadian) Not per month. This one is called the Orbic Flip Phone 4G ( Journey V ) | Open Box | Factory Unlocked Cell Phone.
There is a font named Gorton. Iβve not heard of it, but it is everywhere. Gorton feels as if itβs been made by machines for machines. It shows up everywhere as industrial writing in elevators, little steel plated signs, buttons, keyboards, calculators, mailboxes, address panels, sprinkler and valve signage, and so much more. This article is hefty, but cool if you like typography: https://aresluna.org/the-hardest-working-font-in-manhattan/
The Art of The Deal
Trump Media & Technology Group reported a $400.9 million net loss for the full year. Β―\_(γ)_/Β―
Have you seen these compression sofas?
The Entire History of the World
60 second version -
19 minute version -
Thereβs a 3.1% chance an asteroid will hit Earth on Dec. 22, 2032. But thereβs no reason to panic β at least not yet.
Future Tip: *Wait until Dec. 23 to buy your Christmas presents in 2032*.
Google's latest tracking policy now fingerprints all connected devices, allowing it to collect hardware and software data without user control. Google claims this method helps advertisers reach users on platforms like smart TVs and consoles, where cookies are less effective.
Unfortunately, there's no direct way to disable device fingerprinting entirely. However, you can take steps to reduce your exposure:
Use Private Browsing Modes: Features like Chrome's Incognito Mode prevent websites from storing cookies and tracking data between sessions. While this doesn't stop fingerprinting, it can limit some tracking methods.
Disable JavaScript: Many fingerprinting techniques rely on JavaScript to gather data. Turning off JavaScript can hinder these methods, but it may also disrupt website functionality.
Use Privacy-Focused Browsers: Browsers like Tor are designed to minimize tracking by standardizing browser characteristics, making fingerprinting more difficult.
Regularly Update Software: Keeping your devices and applications up to date can help protect against known vulnerabilities used in fingerprinting.
Remember in the 1980s, scientists found a hole in Earth's ozone layer, mostly over Antarctica. It was caused by chemicals called CFCs, used in things like fridges and sprays. CFCs release chlorine in the stratosphere, which destroys ozone. One chlorine atom can break down over 100,000 ozone molecules, thinning the layer.
To fix this, countries signed the Montreal Protocol in 1987 to phase out CFCs. It workedβthe ozone layer is healing. In 2024, the ozone hole was its smallest in five years, peaking at 22 million square kilometers on September 28 before closing in December.
The UN predicts the ozone layer will recover to 1980 levels by around 2066 over Antarctica, 2045 over the Arctic, and 2040 globally.
I lived in Calgary, Alberta when Ralph Klein was the premier. (for 14 years between 1992 to 2006.) He was Calgaryβs mayor for 8 and a half years before that. He was called a man of the people - relatable guy next door. His nick name was βKingβ Ralph.
He took aim at the owner of the province's infamous cow - that had mad cow disease - saying a "self-respecting" rancher would have simply "shot, shovelled and shut up." Instead of taking the animal to slaughter.
King Ralph was also known to throw loonies (dollar coins) at the streetβs βresidentially challengedβ as he drove around in his chauffeur driven limo.
Kangaroos have three vaginas
(female roos, obvs)
How do I know? I used my own search engine at 1app! You can too.
Some videos of Australias most popular Kangaroo: Skippy the Bush Kangaroo, who can open doors, operate a radio and pick up all types of objects.
How to get ChatGPT to read a text article to you:
Type into Message ChatGPT window:
βCan you re type this as a Chat reply: "Electric-truck maker Nikola, which briefly boasted a markβ¦β
Have ChatGPT retype your text as a reply. Then choose the read aloud button under the reply to have ChatGPT read in a realistic voice.
GDP by Country
GDP, or Gross Domestic Product, is the total monetary value of all goods and services produced and sold within a country during a specific time period, typically one year. (learn more). World's GDP is $106,172,000,000,000 (nominal, 2023)
Look at Japan - βYou go girl!β
Surrealism is hot right now.
In 2024, itβs been 100 years since AndrΓ© Breton wrote the *Surrealist Manifesto*. Big art shows in Paris and the UK have brought surrealism back into focus. With all the chaos in the world, people are drawn to surrealismβs weird, dreamy style as a way to escape reality. Its influence is everywhereβart, fashion, and home decor are full of surrealist ideas, making it popular again. History, current events, and trends have all helped surrealism make a comeback.
In 1976 the then-New York Yankees owner George Steinbrenner, had a rule that prohibited all facial hair except moustaches to instill discipline in the players. The New York Yankees. Well great news, chin-hair lovers, that rule has been reversed.
Americans lost $5.6 billion in cryptocurrency fraud scams in 2023. 2024 losses were over $10 billion.
Crypto exchange Bybit says it was just hacked and lost around $1.4B. This is the newest βlargest crypto theft everβ. The phrase βnot your keys, not your coinsβ refers to private keys and how they affect custody of your assets.
Here is the best way to secure your Bitcoin:
Write down your seed phrase β Use a pen and paper. No screenshots, no digital notes. Keep multiple copies in safe places.
Keep it offline β Never store your seed phrase on a computer, phone, or cloud storage. Hackers love easy targets.
Use a hardware wallet β Devices like Ledger or Trezor keep your private keys safe from online threats.
Stay off exchanges β Exchanges can be hacked or freeze your funds. Move your crypto to a wallet you control.
Use a strong passphrase (if supported) β This adds extra security on top of your seed phrase.
Beware of phishing β Scammers will try to trick you into revealing your keys. Never share them with anyone.
Test recovery β Before storing large amounts, do a small test to ensure you can restore your wallet.
Chuck Norris is Satoshi Nakamoto. He invented Bitcoin.
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For one year only, I'll allow people to celebrate my birthday a day early. For those that like to plan ahead, in 2032, my birthday will be celebrated on December 22nd instead of December 23 (just in case!) [laughing face emoji] Loved the history of the world videos. Thanks as always!
I have long dreamed of owning an Aston Martin Valkyrie. (sigh)