The Funniest Stand-Up Comics Who Ever Lived

Robin Williams

Whether it was impressions, impersonations, or improvisation, Robin Williams was one of the most talented comedians who ever lived. He could riff on any topic, and is often considered one of the greats. His never-ending bits led to a very successful film career, but the limelight was too much for the naturally gifted actor. He took his own life in 2014 after a battle with drug addiction. 

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The More You Know

  • Honey is essentially bee vomit.
  • Following the release of Rocky IV, a joke was making rounds in Hollywood. Since Rocky had run out of opponents, he would have to fight an alien if a fifth movie was made. Jim and John Thomas took the joke seriously and wrote a screenplay based on it, which later became the movie "Predator".
  • Grasshopper Mice have evolved to turn scorpion venom into a pain-killer. They now prey on scorpions.
  • More people are bitten each year by New Yorkers than by sharks.
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