Category Archives: Eddie Fast Facts

Everyday Occurrences In Australia: Fact or Fiction?

Check out this article we found on Buzzfeed last week entitled ‘Everyday Occurrences In Australia’. They might not be everyday, but here’s the fast facts about what the outside world knows about us!

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Tumblr Life Hacks

This week instead of facts we present life hacks! These have been spreading like crazy on Tumblr, see for yourself here or check out some of our favourite’s below.

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Interesting T-Shirt Facts

Never thought there could be unknown facts about such a common item that would amaze you? Wrong! The Adair Group has shared an infographic that sums up all you need to know!

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Mother’s Day Fast Facts

Mother’s Day is this Sunday, 12th May and do we have some facts for you in the form of a fantastic info-graphic! Don’t forget to spoil your Mum this Sunday with all the love and attention she deserves.

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Facts Brought To You By Memes

If you’ve spent a bit of time on social media then we’re sure you’ve discovered a whole range of internet memes, but not all of them belong in the Friday Funny. Check out some Fast Facts below, brought to you by our favourite memes who exist to educate! Actual Advice Mallard Fun Facts Fox Sudden [...]

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The Mantis Shrimp: The New Internet Sensation

The Mantis Shrimp has been making the rounds of the internet as the popular new animal nobody had heard about until the past fortnight, and courtesy of The Oatmeal we now know all we need to about this humble little creature! Read the whole comic here.

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Farewell Daylight Savings!

If you weren’t already struggling to figure out the new interstate time differences, or getting over the stress of thinking you had slept in this morning, here are some facts about time that Buzzfeed claims could blow your mind! Here’s our top three: 1. Time hasn’t always existed! 2. Our cultural background can affect our perception [...]

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The Secret To Selling More Toothpaste

In the 1950′s, a man approached a major toothpaste company and stated that he could increase the sales of toothpaste tubes by a massive 40%. What was the simple suggestion? Increase the size of the hole from 5mm to 6mm. People will use more toothpaste and thus the tubes would empty faster – requiring the [...]

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50 Things You Thought Were True, But Aren’t.

1. There is absolutely no evidence that Vikings ever wore horns on their helmets.

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Labour Day

Labour Day commemorates the introduction of the eight-hour work day for Australians. It’s also known as Eight Hours Day in Tasmania and May Day in the Northern Territory.

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