Really TRUE odd factoids

[Andy in Germany]

For decades, Kinder Surprise Eggs (those beloved chocolate orbs with tiny toys hidden inside) were illegal in the United States.

A 1938 FDA law prohibits embedding “non-nutritive objects” inside food. You weren’t allowed to hide joy in a snack.

I think they still are illegal, perhaps one of our US members can advise.

 

[Punkawallah]

I’m getting pretty cheesed off with the exact same toy ( wooden ball) every time in my avocados.

On the plus side, before long you’ll have a boules set.

 

[PeteXXX]

On the plus side, before long you’ll have a boules set.

Rule#1 Don't spit avocado pips into the ash-tray.. 👍

 

[Beebo]

There is no official watershed on radio.
TV has a 9pm watershed for adult content.
Radio just has instructions to avoid school runs etc. When children might be listening.

 

[Chris S]

There is no official watershed on radio.
TV has a 9pm watershed for adult content.
Radio just has instructions to avoid school runs etc. When children might be listening.

And it doesn't always get observed. A serialized version of 'The Zipless F*ck' was broadcast on Radio 4 before 11am. It wasn't censored.

 

[classic33]

Annie Moore from County Cork was the first person to pass through Ellis Island on New Year's Day 1892.

 

[Joey Shabadoo]

The Chupa Chups lollipop logo was designed by Salvadore Dali

 

[Chris S]

Casio released the QL-10 in 1981. It was a combined calculator, alarm clock and cigarette lighter.

 

[PeteXXX]

Today’s date = 3/1/26

3 x 1 x 2 = 6
3 + 1 + 2 = 6