The Weirdest Things You Could Only Find at Your Grandparents House

Antique Clock

There's nothing quite like getting trolled by your grandparents when you couldn't decipher what time it was because their old clock featured roman numerals. And if you aren't sure if your Grandpop had one of these antique clocks, then he probably didn't, because there was avoiding that loud chiming every. single. hour.

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The More You Know

  • Saint Patrick's Day began as a "feast day". To honor him, Christians could put aside their Lenten restrictions on food and alcohol consumption, which is why excessive drinking has become linked to the celebration.
  • T-shirts were originally made for unmarried men who didn't know how to sew buttons on collared shirts.
  • Jellyfish can sting even when they're dead.
  • Nintendo was founded in 1889. Before it sold video games, the Japanese company specialized in playing cards.
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