iPhone App: Random Facts [UPDATED]
Ever since the launch of the App Store for the iPhone and iPod Touch, some amazing apps have been released. One of the coolest that was just released is Random Facts.
Random Facts contains a database of hundreds of bizarre and interesting facts. Just tap on “Random Fact!” and you’ll be presented one randomly. Did you know karaoke means “buy this app” in Japanese? That’s not true, but with this app you’ll learn what karaoke really translates too. For less then a dollar Random Facts will provide entertainment for you and your friends for hours. [Official Description from App Store]
The application was developed by 16 year old Adam Debreczeni of CrossWireStudio. Adam Debreczeni is the founder of CrossWireStudio, co-host of TechToday, and the host of CrossWire. He also develops iPhone applications in his free time.
Overall, I think this app is a great idea. There isn’t another applications like this, that gives you random facts. Some of these facts are really interesting. Here are some examples:
- Did you know that the Declaration of Independence was written on hemp paper?
- Did you know that you burn more calories sleeping, then watching TV?
- Did you know that the first product to have a bar code was Wrigley’s gum?
- Did you know that money isn’t made out of paper; its made out of cotton!
Well, you will know now thanks to Adam Debreczeni’s Random Facts. Check it out on the App Store. Adam has graciously agreed to give one lucky reader a free copy of Random Facts! To enter into the drawing you must leave a comment on this post with:
- Some form of commentary with actual content (ie. no spam)
- Must include a valid email address
The last day that you can leave a comment to enter into the giveaway is next Sunday, October 19! Good luck!
Have you found any fun yet educational (or vice versa) apps in the App Store? Share your voice in the comments or in a Seesmic video reply.
UPDATE: Congratulations to Tyler Johansen for winning the free version of Random Facts!
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October 12th, 2008 at 11:46 pmWow, this makes the iPhone sound even more impressive than it already did! Now I want it even more! What version of the iPhone do you have?
October 13th, 2008 at 4:50 amSounds good, hope there aren’t too many American-centric facts in there, or the app can turn them off. Maybe that could be a feature for the next release, even to the point of selecting your country to show facts relating to that country.
October 13th, 2008 at 6:21 pmFree? I like free. Random? Like that too. Facts? Yep, them too.
October 13th, 2008 at 9:06 pmlove the alternate karoake definition; sounds like a fun app
October 14th, 2008 at 12:32 amThat sounds like a great app! I love random facts!! Enter me in!
October 14th, 2008 at 8:53 pmthat was totally random
October 14th, 2008 at 8:56 pmseems like an interesting app to view in coffee shops.
October 14th, 2008 at 8:57 pmfree is good
October 14th, 2008 at 8:58 pmhey Adam! I want it
October 14th, 2008 at 10:50 pmgood dollar app idea! Would love to try it.
October 14th, 2008 at 11:05 pmA good app idea! Props to Adam.
October 18th, 2008 at 1:44 pm