It's a tradition in Ireland that if you donated a pint of blood, they give you a pint of Guinness to replace the iron.
Contrary to popular belief, Marilyn Munroe was nowhere near a 'plus' size 12 - 16, she was closer to a US size 0.
The 442nd Infantry Regiment, a largely Japanese American unit that served during WWII, did so while their families were held in internment camps. Their motto was "Go for Broke" and they were the most decorated unit in U.S. military history.
The first roller coaster was invented to stop sinful behavior.