BigPotatoes Bites – Vending Machines

We do truly love a random fact in BigPotatoes.ie HQ. We love them even more when someone has gone to great lengths to calculate random facts. It always adds to a fantastic fact or ice breaker at any team building event. So, in this edition of BigPotatoes Bites – Vending Machines, we’ll let you in on something that might save your life one day.

All great random facts start with 3 fantastic words…Did you know?

So, ladies and gentleman. Did you know?…That vending machines are twice as likely to kill you than a Shark!

So, when you’re standing at the vending machine at work during the week. You know what random fact to dish out courtesy of BigPotatoes.ie.

Finally, start planning your next work night out or Team Building event and drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – What Colour is Hippo Milk?

As random facts go, this is one of our favourites and was always going to be a BigPotatoes Bite at some point. Some may already know the answer but if you don’t you’re in for a treat. So, in this BigPotatoes Bites – What Colour is Hippo Milk?

Now we all naturally assume milk is white. We’ve been drinking cows milk since we were children and we’ve been bombarded with cereals advertising it be served with milk. However, not every species on this planet has white milk. A Hippo’s milk is in fact Pink!!

It does kind of look like strawberry flavoured milk but we aren’t taste testing that. But, this little random fact is a fantastic way to kick off a meeting or use it as an icebreaker at a networking event. It’s sure to turn a few heads.

And, if you still don’t believe me. Check out the video below for proof!

So, on your next work night out or Christmas party when some asks have you any news. You can tell them you do and tell them the colour of Hippo milk.

Finally, start planning your next work night out or Christmas party and drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – Pac Man is in your Head

We all grew up with arguably one of the greatest video arcade video games of all time, Pac-Man. And, if you didn’t go online right now and start playing it. But, in this edition of BigPotatoes Bites – Pac Man is in your Head!

Now, if your looking for a little icebreaker at the start of a meeting or looking for a little team building exercise that is quick, fun and a little silly then this is for you.

So, prepare to be amazed firstly, and start by putting your finger in your ear. Then tell everyone to start scratching. It sounds just like Pac-Man! Also, you’ve just got everyone to stick their finger in their ear.

This is a funny little exercise at the start of any meeting or team building event just to break up the norm and allow people to relax with a bit of a chuckle.

So, will you be getting your team to try this little trick at your next meeting, team building event or work night out?

Finally, for more details on our fantastic team building packages. Drop us a line on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – Google Worth?

There is no getting away from the reality that we all love an interesting fact. Something that sparks a response from our peers like “really?”, “I don’t believe it” or “that’s mad”. In this BigPotatoes Bites – Google Worth? you will get a fact that is sure to get a reaction.

We all know Google and we are well aware of the vast amounts of money it is making. But, that was not always the case. Did you know… that the founders of Google were willing to sell Google for $1million to Excite in 1999. Not only that but Excite turned them down! Google is now worth an estimated $183 billion!

I bet those lads are kicking themselves now!

Now that’s what we call an interesting fact for any team building event!

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BigPotatoes Bites – What Gorillas Do When They’re Happy

We all do certain things when we’re happy. That could be dancing, singing, drinking or whatever takes your fancy really. This is heightened when your boss announces they have a team building event or work night out planned. But, have you ever wondered what a gorilla does when they’re happy? Find out in this BigPotatoes Bites – What Gorillas Do When They’re Happy!

We’re not that far removed from our primate friends, and we’re even closer after a big work night out. But, did you know that when a Gorilla is happy they Burp? It’s true when a Gorilla is happy they burp. Unfortunately they don’t have breath mints.

We’re sure that this little fact will go down a hit as an icebreaker on you next team building event!

Finally, get in touch about planning your next team building event on info@bigpotatoes.ie! 

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BigPotatoes Bites – How Do Pineapples Grow

We’re a big believer in BigPotatoes.ie HQ of learning something new everyday. We also love a good or interesting fact that make for a brilliant icebreaker at a team building or networking event. So, with this BigPotatoes Bites – How Do Pineapples Grow? you’ll learn something that will blow your mind.

Most of us love pineapple. We won’t get into the debate about it being on a pizza. That can split any team in half. But, most of us assume that a pineapple falls from a tree or grows on one. Essentially with it being a tropical fruit we all think it grows and falls like a coconut or banana.

Well ladies and gentleman we’re here to tell you it certainly does not. It actually grows up from the ground! Don’t believe us? Check out the video, BigPotatoes Bites – How Do Pineapples Grow?, below!

Make sure to stay tuned for more BigPotatoes Bites with random facts and peculiar ice breakers for your next team building event!

Finally, drop us a line today on info@bigpotatoes.ie for more details on our fantastic team building events and work night’s out!

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