The world is a lot stranger than it looks at first glance. Every day, we walk past small details and facts that would blow our minds if we actually knew about them. Some facts about our planet and its inhabitants sound too strange to be true, yet they're completely real. And while life moves fast, it’s always fun to pause and look a little closer. Here are 23 surprising facts about our amazing world that you probably haven’t heard yet.
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These Native American Achievements Are Truly Outstanding!
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20 Things Most People Think Are the Same, But Aren't!
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The Most Beautiful Asian Royal Crowns
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These Acrobatic Performances Will Make Your Jaw Drop
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Will the Alcatraz Mystery Ever Be Solved?
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Eccentric Rulers: 6 Bizarre Monarchs Throughout History
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The Fascinating Tricks Behind 1920 Movie Stunts
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Rare Footage: Historical Photos Renewed with Color
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Classic Comedy: This 1950's Ventriloquist Was a Genius...
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Does Regrowing Vegetables From Scraps Actually Work?
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Watch 23,000 Dominos Fall in Less Than a Minute
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