Cringe-Worthy Christmas Cards From Over The Years

The More You Know

• In 1923, jockey Frank Hayes won a race at Belmont Park in New York despite being dead — he suffered a heart attack mid-race but his body stayed in the saddle until his horse crossed the line for a 20–1 outsider victory.
• At the Wife Carrying World Championships in Finland, first prize is the wife's weight in beer.
• Over 80 million bacteria can be exchanged in one kiss.
• Armadillos swallow air to become buoyant when they swim.