I Was Today Years Old When I Learned That…

Every day we are encouraged to learn something new. Some of these things are hilarious, while others show how much thought goes into seemingly trivial things and statements.

“I was todays year old when I learned about Hammerhead bats”

Bats are one of the most misunderstood animals. They are feared and disliked by many. However, studies have revealed how they help in pest control and pollination, thus making them very important. That notwithstanding, have you heard of the hammer-headed bat? This bat looks so mysterious. It will definitely make your heart palpitate a bit if you suddenly come across it.

“I was today years old when I found out that harvest mice like to crawl inside flowers, eat the pollen and then sometimes fall asleep inside.”

I can bet a few dollars that a mouse has, at least once, sent your heart racing when it crawled randomly out of its hiding. You might have screamed and even jumped up and down, scrambling for safety. Today, we shall explore some of the nicest mice, the harvest mice.

“I was today years old when I found out Turtles are not “inside” their shells, they are “part of the shell.”

Throughout most people’s childhood, they believe that when turtles are threatened, they retreat back to their shells, but apparently, that is a very wrong analogy. This is because the turtle skeleton is shaped like a shell and develops with the turtle. They are not two separate entities, the turtle’s body, and the shell. They are one. The shell is the skeleton.

“I was today years old when I realized the Tinder logo is a flame because you get matches.”

With more than 55 billion matches, Tinder has become one of the leading and most popular dating apps. Most of us have heard of it, some of us have used it… But have you ever thought of where the word ‘Tinder’ came from? Or even why is their logo a flame? So let’s be your eye-opener.

“I was today years old when I found out that when someone tells you to “hold your horses” their telling you to be stable.”

It is puzzling how we use expressions in our everyday language without thinking about where the expressions came about in the first place. For instance, ‘hold your horses’ is a common saying when telling someone to calm down and consider the decision they will make.

I was today years old when I realized the Krusty Krab was a crab trap.”

:et’s uncover another clever joke from our Nickelodeon favorite show, Krusty Krab. If you are a 90s baby, you definitely saw an episode or two in your day.. The show was full of hidden messages.

“I was today years old whenI found out about donkey nannies, which are donkeys that are used in Italy to transport newborn lambs down from the mountains for seasonal grazing.”

Donkey nannies are appropriate titles as these are donkeys that are more-or-less nannies to newborn lambs.

“I was today years old when I found out fluffy French Bulldogs EXSIST.”

We can never get enough of dogs and we keep wanting to create the best or cutest dog in the world. Apart from the common breeds we know, such as the Labradors and Golden Retrievers, among others, have you heard of the FLUFFY French Bulldogs?

I was today years old when I found out the houses in Bikini Bottom are car mufflers that fell into the ocean due to pollution.”

Another Spongebob tidbit! Have you ever been keen enough to look at the structures of the houses in Bikini Bottom?

“I was today years old when I found out Gandalf carried his pipe as his staff.”

The Lord of the Rings is considered among the greatest series of three fantasy adventures based on a novel. And to date, it is regarded as a very successful and influential series of our time.

“I was today years old when I found out the voices of Mufasa and Sarabi were also played by the King and Queen of Zamunda from Coming To America.”

If you have watched the Disney classic and the famous film Coming to America, you may think that the two shows have no common ground, but surprisingly, if that’s your line of thought, you are a bit out of the line. The two movies share the same cast.

“I was today years old when I found out the lyrics to “Who Let The Dogs Out?” were”Who Who Who”…this whole time I’ve been barking.”

‘’Who let the dogs out” by Baha Men became a sensational song to many in the 2000s. This song was nominated for the Grammys award for best dance and Kids choice Awards for favorite songs, among many other awards. Unfortunately, however, many people have been singing the lyrics wrong.

I was today years old when…I found out the hole in a pasta utensil is the suggested serving size.”

A simple but delicate meal for many people around the world. This dish is made from unleavened dough and other ingredients such as water and eggs, then cooked by boiling. However, do you know the story behind the pasta spoon?

“I was today years old when…I realized the KFC Twitter account only follows the 5 Spice Girls, & 6 guys named Herb. This is because of their “secret blend” of 11 herbs & spices. The 1st person to notice this and point it out was sent a painting of himself holding a drumstick while riding piggyback on the Colonel.”

Social media is like an intake of fresh air for a modern business to thrive and enable them to expand. The likes of Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook are just a few that, when utilized well, may make your business blossom further. Well, for the Kentucky fried Chicken, they decided to use their Twitter account creatively.

I was today years old when I figured out that “Stan” = stalker + fan.

Marshall Bruce Mathers III, popularly known as Eminem, is an American rapper and songwriter who is definitely among the best rappers of all time. One unique feature of Eminem is how he incorporates chunks of his life into his music.

“I was today years old when…I found out Whitney Houston was in a proud relationship that was hidden by her family. The proud icon we deserve.

“I wanna dance with somebody” by Whitney Houston is a classic from 1987 that she recorded for her second studio album. The renowned musician was an incomparable talent and also a global icon. However, behind all this success, there is one secret she hid well from the world: her queer relationship.

“I was today years old when I found out that Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher had an affair when Harrison was married and Mark Hamill didn’t even question why they were sleeping over at each other’s houses he just thought they were vibing.”

Are you a Star Wars fan? If yes, you have probably heard what transpired between some actors. The co-stars Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher were having an intimate affair while filming Star Wars. You might be wondering what’s wrong with that.

“I was today years old when I found out cashews grew from trees.”

Have you ever wondered how cashew nuts grow? Probably not, unless you are a botanist or plant enthusiast. Thanks, one Twitter user showed us how cashew nuts grow on trees.

“I was today years old when I found out the cast of FRIENDS used to make 1 Million per episode in the final 2 seasons and now make 20 Million per year, per cast member, for reruns. The show still generates 1 bBillion a year for Warner Brothers. This is all thanks to David Schwimmer for encouraging the cast to negotiate as a team.”

Actors get paid so much money for any movie or episode they create. The best part is that they still earn money when the movie is showing on reruns. Let’s explore one particular show whose actors have profited massively from this model.

“I was today years old when I realized millennial Dads are spending 3 times as much time with their kids then their fathers spent with them. ”

Not so long ago, dads never used to change diapers because society had coded them with the mentality that it was women’s work. In addition to their roles, women had to cook and take care of the children.

“I Was Today Years Old When…I realized Microsoft tried a 4-week workweek in Japan as part of a “Work Life Choice Challenge” and productivity increased by almost 40%, compared to the same period the previous year.”

Imagine just working for four days a week. This makes me smile when I contemplate that such may be the norm one day, since it’s not far from reality. Modern companies are trying to figure out ways to increase employee satisfaction but are keen not to compromise productivity.

“I was today years old when I realized the seat adjuster in my car is shaped like my seat.”

Maybe you might have noticed, but the biggest probability is that you have missed it. The set adjustment lever in your car is shaped like a car seat.

“I was today years old when I realized stressed spelled backwards is desserts.”

This common saying means leaving behind what’s troubling you and focusing on your current undertakings. The phrase looks normal until you scrutinize it keenly and realize that the word ” stressed ” is spelled backwards.

“I was today years old when I learned an iPhone user can text another iPhone user the words “pew, pew” and it will send lasers.”

Whether you are an iOS or an android diehard, there are those simple things that you love about your device. It turns out that apart from significant software upgrades and rivalry, iOS has a neat trick under its sleeves, albeit childish.

“I was today years old when I realized if you replace the “W” in where, what, and when with a “T”, you answer the question.”

My mind was blown upon learning this exciting fact that when you replace the “W” in words when, where, and what with the letter “T,” you answer the questions starting with the W words. The words become, Then, There, and That.

“I was today years old when I found out Goofy was actually a cow not a dog.”

Disney characters are all animals, and we often can’t appropriately distinguish the species they come from. A particular example is Goofy’s character, who people can’t identify if it’s a cow or a dog.

“I was today years old when I found out that Chuck E Cheese’s full name is Charles Entertainment Cheese.”

Chuck E Cheese is a big fast-food chain with over 600 locations. I am sure as a child you have either attended or celebrated your birthday at their entertainment space. But have you ever wondered what the full name of the franchise is?

“I was today years old when I learned Beethoven was black.”

We are in the social media era, where we can easily find massive amounts of information online. But unfortunately, this information largely depends on people’s opinions, making a huge chunk of it false.

“I was today years old when I realized the flap on your fries box is there to hold your ketchup.”

Did you know that the French fries box and the flap have a purpose? Let’s unbox this little-known fact. The flap part is where you should put on the ketch to avoid being all messy, especially when traveling.

“I was today years old when I found out that BAR means, Beer & Alcohol Room.”

Have you ever sat down and questioned the origin of words, like who invented the word smile and many others? Well, some Twitter users should be rewarded for having a microscopic analysis of words. A good example is the word bar.

“I was today years old when I realized how long owls legs actually are.”

Owls are considered very mysterious, and in some places like Africa, when they hoot at night near a homestead, it is thought that in the particular homestead, bad luck is about to occur to them. Let’s leave the bad luck behind and focus on some of their unique characteristics.

“I was today years old when I realized that Phineas and Ferb are shaped like the letters P & F.”

This popular Disney show featured two brothers embarking on various adventures while trying to keep their sisters from their plans. The show gained a lot of fan base, and everything looked normal until a viewer noticed an exciting fact between the two brothers.

“I was today years old when I realized the Middle Of Nowhere is an actual place located in New Mexico.”

In the 2000s, there was an animated television series for kids known as Courage, the Cowardly Dog. This show reminds me of the screams I would make when a scary scene would appear on the screen. The show featured strange characters, including aliens and monsters, and the farmhouse they lived in.

“I was today years old when I found out skittle have the same flavor, but the scents trick our brain into thinking they taste different.”

Skittles are multi-colored fruit-flavored candies. Remember when you and your siblings would rush for the strawberry-flavored or orange ones because they tasted way better? Guess what? Your life has been a lie if you think that they taste different!

“I was today years old when I realized that the term “buttload” was an actual measurement.”

The term buttload sounds unreal and made up to describe something probably big. To others, it sounds vulgar because of the word butt. I thought that it was a mishearing of the word boatload. It turns out it is a buttload.

” I was today years old when I learned the Lion King is the plot of Hamlet and I will never be the same…”

The plot of Hamlet goes something like this. A young man believes that his uncle is responsible for his father’s death because the uncle wanted his father’s throne and wife.

“I was today years old when In learned aubergines are called eggplant because they literally look like plants that have sprouted eggs.”

Eggplant, commonly known as aubergines, is a plant species in the nightshade family, and its unique shape and color will make you spot it immediately in grocery store alleys and markets. You’re probably wondering how a purple fruit got associated with an egg.

“I was today years old when I realized Fes from that 70’s Show really just stands for Foreign Exchange Student and that Fes was never his real name.”

“That 70s Show” is a sitcom that depicts the life of young adults in America in the 70s. One of the characters in the show was Fez. Unfortunately, in the show, there is little background as to where he is from or even his second name.

“I was today years old when I found out that the first episode of a show is called the “pilot” because it’s the first time the show has been on the air.”

Have you ever wondered why the first episode of a new TV show is called a pilot? Have you been tempted to think that that’s the title of the first show? Well, you are not alone in this.

“I was today years old when I learned that when someone tell you to “break a leg” at an audition it is because they are hoping you end up in the cast.”

In a literal sense, imagine going for an interview or an audition and someone telling you to break a leg. This may sound like an insult. After all, why would someone wish you to break your leg with all the pain and discomfort that comes with it?