šŸ„·
šŸ’”
šŸ’” Fun Facts
šŸ’”

The pajamas we wear today have an interesting history. During World War I air raids in England, people began wearing pajamas instead of nightgowns so they would be able to quickly go outside in the daytime and still appear presentable.

ā€¢1 min read


Fun Fact:

The pajamas we wear today have an interesting history. During World War I air raids in England, people began wearing pajamas instead of nightgowns so they would be able to quickly go outside in the daytime and still appear presentable.

Source favicon

Source

bbc.co.uk

Share this fascinating fact! šŸ„·

Share on XDiscover more facts

šŸ’”More Fun Facts

Keep exploring and learning

Indigenous people of small tropical islands, inspired by the airplanes dropping supplies on airforce bases during World War II, created cargo cults in which they would imitate air traffic control and marching patterns through elaborate rituals.

Read ā†’

About Smoky the Yorkshire Terrier dog, who served in World War II, participated in 12 combat missions, 150 air raids, and a typhoon in Okinawa, was awarded 8 Battle Stars and credited as being the first therapy dog.

Read ā†’

The most powerful commercial radio station ever was WLW (700KHz AM), which during certain times in the 1930s had a radiated power of 500kW. This station had a reach that extended half way around the world during the night, and people living close to the transmitter were able to hear the audio coming through their kitchenware, furniture, and even their beds.

Read ā†’

the construction crews on the Golden Gate Bridge were forced to wear their safety equipment under threat of dismissal. (For the first time in history) They also used other safety equipment and procedures to reduce fatalities on the job.

Read ā†’

Eva Schloss, Anne Frank s stepsister, is still alive today. She and her family resided in the same building as the Franks, and she and Anne were close friends. Eva and her mother were able to survive Auschwitz, and afterwards her mother rekindled her friendship with Otto Frank. The two eventually married in 1953.

Read ā†’

The Inughuit, the northernmost indigenous people in the world, have developed a unique culture that has enabled them to survive in the extreme Arctic environment. Despite being geographically separated from other Inuit populations, they have managed to maintain their distinct identity. However, they only make up 1% of Greenland s current population.

Read ā†’
Explore All Fun Facts