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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The 7 Most Popular Books Ever Sold
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Watch This Man Trying Five Star Hotels... For DOGS
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The Mandela Effect: How Collective False Memories Occur
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The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War
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Why Did Hitler Want to Destroy This New York Basement?
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These Archeological Finds Continue to Baffle Researchers
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The Astonishing Life and Philosophy of Ludwig Wittgenstein
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Service Dogs Are the Most Loyal & Courageous of Creatures
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When watching a good magician in action, many great tricks seem to completely defy logic, but here we expose 8 of the most common ones!
These Things Will All Happen in the Next 24 Hours
The world is incredibly busy, and doesn't stop moving for anyone. Millions of things happen every second but these 19 things will happen over the next 24 hours.
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Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Fascinating!
Weapons in the Middle Ages were truly unusual and extraordinary. Some were so remarkable that they sound made up!
Bottoms Up! 12 Surprising Facts About Beer!
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These Slang Words Are Sure to Tickle Your Funny Bone
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10 English Words That Come From Native American Languages
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Discover What These Famous People Had to Say
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How a Principal Inspired Students With a Dance Routine
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16 Delightful Hidden Details Found in Everyday Objects
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These Vintage Photos are Both Funny & Bizarre!
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22 Words Uttered By Writers In Their Final Moments
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