Top Offbeat Facts

    16 facts tagged with Offbeat Facts

    There's a company in Switzerland called Algordanza that will turn your ashes into a diamond for your family.
    56
    Pizza Hut Perfume
    Pizza Hut Perfume
    In 2012, Pizza Hut released a perfume that smells like a box of fresh pizza.
    42
    In 1949, an official boxing match between a bear and a man was held. The bear won.
    41
    Roman Farting Edict
    Roman Farting Edict
    After hearing of a man who almost died from holding in farts whilst dining, Emperor Claudius is said to have proclaimed an edict that allowed Romans to fart at the dinner table.
    37
    Professional Stander: Stand in Line for Others for $1K a Week
    There's a man named Robert Samuel who's a "professional stander", earning up to $1,000 a week by standing in line for people.
    31
    In 2006, an Australian man tried to sell New Zealand on eBay. The starting price was $0.01 AUD and managed to reach $3000 before eBay closed the auction.
    20
    A 'geep' is a very rare goat-sheep hybrid or chimera.
    A 'geep' is a very rare goat-sheep hybrid or chimera.
    19
    China's Pollution Is so Bad, a Millionaire Made over $6m Selling Cans of Fresh Air
    In response to China's air pollution, a Chinese millionaire started selling cans of fresh air for $0.80 and made over $6 million dollars in 10 months.
    19
    More