I took a nap this afternoon and I never recovered.
So instead of my usual, valuable, and deadly dull post, here’s a list of 7 wonderful facts from all corners of the universe:
1. The word “jazz” was invented by white people. Many black jazz musicians in the 40s and 50s resented the term.
2. There’s an area in the Dominican Republic where men are born as girls and only transition to boys at age 12.
3. True story: A robber broke into a house, but he got distracted by a plate of brownies on the kitchen counter. He was finishing up the brownies when the family returned home. The robber ran out the back door and was never seen again.
4. The Xerox 914, the first photocopier, came with a fire extinguisher in case its heating elements set the paper alight.
5. Prince (the musician) used text-speak even when writing by hand. That’s probably how he wrote Nothing Compares 2 U.
6. The world’s deadliest hitman is thought to be one Julio Santana, a Brazilian with 500 kills to his name.
7. The fear of an electric shock is uncorrelated with the probability of receiving the shock. The mere possibility triggers the full-blown response.
You can’t make this kind of stuff up.
But you can write it down as you come across it.
And it makes sense to do so. Wonderful facts like these come in very useful during those long moments when you’re lacking any inspiration.
Anyways, if you need sales copy written, and if you need it now, then I’m afraid I can’t help you. Not at the moment, at least.
But if you want to talk about how to write advertorials to promote wonderful or even weird products, take a look here: