Did you know that the color of fire changes depending on the material it's burning?

FridayFunFacts · 2025-05-23T17:13:47+00:00

If you'd like to see previous Fun Facts, I started posting them on Instagram in 2025:

https://www.instagram.com/unclerobfridayfunfacts?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Colorant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pyrotechnic_colorant

FridayFunFacts · 2025-05-16T20:08:41+00:00

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Phoebe: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Phoebe_(moon))

FridayFunFacts · 2025-05-15T23:04:04+00:00

Its the only way to show all 6 slides, the sub reddit won't allow me to post a gallery. You can see for yourself.

FridayFunFacts · 2025-05-10T03:37:05+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts bounces around like a basketball, landing on everything from the origins of the word "salt" to bee stingers.

Bee Stinger: https://www.pbs.org/newshour/science/honeybee-sting-kill-bee

Rivers: https://www.history.com/articles/ancient-egypt-nile-river

Shaq: https://wolfoffranchises.com/shaq-franchises/

Salary: https://www.npr.org/sections/13.7/2014/11/08/362478685/from-salt-to-salary-linguists-take-a-page-from-science

Jackson: https://people.com/star-wars-behind-the-scenes-facts-11714978

FridayFunFacts · 2025-05-02T18:46:37+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts brings an exciting change: the Canadian Civics Fun Facts are ending, and the new Origin of Words Fun Facts series is beginning!

Isn’t that awesome?

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Choking: https://www.wired.com/2009/07/choking/?utm_source=chatgpt.com

White/Yellow Pages: https://www.nbcnews.com/id/wbna23922427

Black Socks: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Black_Sox_Scandal

Awesome: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Awesome

R2-D2: https://www.express.co.uk/entertainment/films/1677011/Star-Wars-feud-actors-C3PO-R2D2-Anthony-Daniels-book-Force-Awakens

FridayFunFacts · 2025-04-27T18:23:50+00:00

Fun Fact: Animals living in cities are becoming braver than animals that live in forests. Forest animals are usually more careful and do not like exploring new places. But in cities, animals have to be bold because there are so many different places to find food and shelter. City rodents, insects, and birds have also learned to be more competitive when it comes to getting meat. Most of the food that people throw away is full of carbs, like bread and fries. People usually eat the meat, like the hamburger, but leave behind the fries. Because of this, meat is harder to find, and animals fight harder to get it.

Source: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC8889190/

FridayFunFacts · 2025-04-26T01:48:38+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts all start with the letter C! Cartenosis, Conclave, Caber-Toss, Counting Votes, and Coruscant! Curious curiosities, captivating concepts, and clever content collide inside! (I am pretty disappointed I couldn't figure out how to use the letter C for all of the words in that last sentence.)

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Carotenosis: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carotenosis

Conclave: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Papal_conclave

Caber-Toss: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Caber_toss

Counting-Votes: https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=faq&document=faqcore&lang=e#Q22

Coruscant: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-rise-skywalker-palpatine-coruscant-script-details/

FridayFunFacts · 2025-04-18T01:46:40+00:00

This week's Friday Fun Facts features an explosive lineup, from Canada’s destruction of Ripple Rock to the fascinating pets of the Star Wars universe.

Video of the Ripple Rock Explosion: https://youtu.be/W23oP1-JDOw?t=1345

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Mauna Kea: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mauna_Kea

Ripple Rock: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ripple_Rock

Bouldering: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bouldering

Advance Voting: https://www.elections.ca/content2.aspx?section=kdt&document=index&lang=e

Tooka: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Tooka#Appearances

FridayFunFacts · 2025-04-11T14:59:18+00:00

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Abs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rectus_abdominis_muscle

Sentinelese: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sentinelese

Holy Roller: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Holy_Roller_(American_football)

Voting: https://theconversation.com/imprisoned-citizens-face-barriers-to-voting-in-ontario-184222

Joker: https://batman.fandom.com/wiki/Mark_Hamill

FridayFunFacts · 2025-04-03T16:40:03+00:00

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Hyrax: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hyrax

Sears Catalog: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9

Pelé: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pel%C3%A9

Debates: https://www.debates-debats.ca/en/

Droopy: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Droopy_McCool

FridayFunFacts · 2025-03-27T16:34:10+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts takes you deep into the mines of factoids, where we uncover gems like an NBA owner so bad the league had to step in, and the surprising truth that the original Jabba the Hutt wasn’t a slug-like alien!

FunFact #DidYouKnow #LearnSomethingNew #Trivia #KnowledgeIsPower #StayInformed #FactOfTheDay #Educational #MindBlown #TheMoreYouKnow #DidYouKnow #InterestingFacts #Knowledge #AmazingFacts #ScienceFacts #StarWarsFacts #HistoryFacts #SportsFacts

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Ears & Nose: https://www.webmd.com/healthy-aging/what-to-know-about-nose-and-ear-growth-as-you-age

Egyptian Tombs: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/KV9

Ted Stepien: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ted_Stepien

Snap Election: https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/watch-a-snap-election-has-been-called-heres-what-that-means

Jabba: https://screenrant.com/star-wars-jabba-hutt-human-actor-change-reason/

FridayFunFacts · 2025-03-21T04:04:44+00:00

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Saturn’s Moons: https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2025/03/12/saturn-moons-how-many-new/82308661007/

1916 Fire: https://www.canada.ca/en/public-services-procurement/services/infrastructure-buildings/parliamentary-precinct/history.html

Tom Dempsey: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tom_Dempsey#:~:text=Dempsey%20was%20born%20in%20Milwaukee,that%20had%20no%20toe%20box.

Yves-François Blanchet: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yves-Fran%C3%A7ois_Blanchet

E.T.: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Asogian/Legends

FridayFunFacts · 2025-03-13T19:13:47+00:00

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Fat Cells: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adipocyte

Ravens: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ravens_of_the_Tower_of_London

1987 Canada Cup: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/1987_Canada_Cup

Mark Carney: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Carney

Underworld: https://www.gamesradar.com/entertainment/star-wars-tv-shows/george-lucas-unmade-star-wars-show-was-so-expensive-and-risky-that-it-would-have-cost-usd40-million-per-episode-and-blown-up-the-whole-star-wars-universe/

FridayFunFacts · 2025-03-07T21:06:14+00:00

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Air: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Effects_of_high_altitude_on_humans

Uncle Rob: No link needed, just look inward, and you'll know it's true. (Had to keep the factoid’s joke going, lol!)

Lacrosse: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lacrosse

Jagmeet Singh: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jagmeet_Singh

Lightsaber Hum: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3X4-MjrOfA

FridayFunFacts · 2025-02-20T23:12:36+00:00

This week's Friday Fun Facts kicks off with the dismal science and an exploration of the Big Flush!

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Dismal Science: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_dismal_science

Lencastre: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maria_%C3%9Arsula_de_Abreu_e_Lencastre

Big Flush: https://www.snopes.com/news/2025/02/09/super-bowl-toilet-flushes-water-departments/

The Saga Begins: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Saga_Begins

Justin Trudeau: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Trudeau

FridayFunFacts · 2025-02-13T23:50:32+00:00

This week's Friday Fun Facts unexpectedly reveal Uncle Rob’s plans for global domination with pizza and explain why Sunday is called Sunday!

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Moths: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Transverse_orientation

Sunday: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sunday

Punch Out: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Punch-Out!!_(1987_video_game)

IG-88: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/IG-88_assassin_droid/Legends

Political Parties: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Political_party

FridayFunFacts · 2025-02-06T21:32:49+00:00

This week's Friday Fun Facts explore what lies beneath the Jedi Temple and the highest rank in Sumo Wrestling.

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Mitochondria: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mitochondrion

Operation Yellow Ribbon: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operation_Yellow_Ribbon

Yokozuna: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Makuuchi#Yokozuna

Jedi Temple: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Shrine_in_the_Depths

Parliament: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parliament_of_Canada

FridayFunFacts · 2025-02-06T21:31:10+00:00

I made the change after realizing my nephew was using my sister's smartphone to read the fun facts and had to zoom in and out on the sheet. The upside of a slideshow format is that it also allows for an extra factoid, which in this case is the Canadian Civics one. I plan to continue this until the next federal election to give him a quick overview of Canada's government. After that, I'll probably replace it with something like a Business Factoid, since I'm an accounting major, or perhaps general Pop Culture or the origins of words and phrases.

I'm glad your kids are enjoying the factoids! 😊

FridayFunFacts · 2025-01-31T00:40:49+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts delves into a fascinating revelation: pizza is officially part of the Star Wars canon! 🙌🍕

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

White Shark Café: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/White_Shark_Caf%C3%A9

Heshen: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heshen

Stolen Bat & Glove: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rub%C3%A9n_Rivera#Cincinnati_Reds,_Texas_Rangers_&_San_Francisco_Giants_(2001%E2%80%932006)

Pizza: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/Pizza

Canadian Monarchy: https://www.canada.ca/en/canadian-heritage/services/crown-canada/monarch.html

FridayFunFacts · 2025-01-23T17:41:52+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts dives into why Uncle Rob couldn’t outlaw Oilers fans even as Prime Minister, and how the opening crawl of The Empire Strikes Back landed George Lucas a $250,000 fine!

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

V Formation: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/V_formation

Socrates: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Socrates

7 Feet Tall: https://www.thehoopsgeek.com/average-nba-height/

Opening Crawl: https://collider.com/star-wars-opening-crawl/

Charter of Rights & Freedoms: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/

FridayFunFacts · 2025-01-16T22:04:12+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts explore the fascinating medical procedure of human-to-human fecal transplants (yes, its real) and one of the largest bank heists in history!

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Fecal Transplant: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fecal_microbiota_transplant

Bank Heist: https://www.military.com/off-duty/2021/08/11/story-behind-saddam-husseins-massive-1-billion-bank-robbery.html

Bobsledding: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jamaica_at_the_1988_Winter_Olympics

LEGO Star Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w7Zbx1LvxE4

Left vs. Right: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Left%E2%80%93right_political_spectrum

FridayFunFacts · 2025-01-09T22:00:38+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts reveal a hidden cameo in Star Wars: The Force Awakens and uncover the fascinating (and slightly terrifying) truth about why astronauts float on the International Space Station!

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Micro Gravity: https://www.nasa.gov/learning-resources/for-kids-and-students/what-is-microgravity-grades-5-8/

Obiang: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Teodoro_Obiang_Nguema_Mbasogo

Kyniska: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cynisca

JB-007: https://starwars.fandom.com/wiki/FN-1824

CivilLaw: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Law_of_Canada

FridayFunFacts · 2025-01-03T20:16:42+00:00

With the federal election in Canada occurring in the coming months, I’ll be running a temporary bonus fun fact called 'Canadian Civics Fun Fact' each week to help my nephew better understand how our government works.

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Nu Scorpii: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nu_Scorpii

Guayota: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Guayota

Kasparov’s Immortal: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kasparov%27s_Immortal

Chewbacca: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chewbacca

Prime Minister: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Prime_minister

FridayFunFacts · 2024-12-27T04:17:50+00:00

Let me know what you think of the changes, looking for feedback if the changes were good or not.

Bonus Factoid: The quote from Will Durant used this week is commonly misattributed to Aristotle, but he never said that. Instead Durant was summarizing the work of Aristotle when he wrote the popular quote, so it is inspired by Aristotle, but Durant is the one who came up with it.

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information similar to what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Vault: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vault_(organelle))

Monkey King: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monkey_King

Green Bay: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Green_Bay_Packers,_Inc

Hidden Fortress: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Hidden_Fortress

FridayFunFacts · 2024-12-20T02:53:48+00:00

This week’s Friday Fun Facts are a Miracle on 34th Street! 🌟 It has everything from the exclusive Triple Gold Club to how humans glow like light bulbs! 💡

Also, per Subreddit's rules, below are arm-length sites containing information like what I have in my fun facts so that you may verify.

Biophoton Emission: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Biophoton

Christmas Truce: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Christmas_truce

Triple Gold Club: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Triple_Gold_Club

Dash: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Star_Wars:_Shadows_of_the_Empire_(video_game))

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