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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14 Cool and Interesting Things From Around the World
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15 Perceptive One-Liners by the Great Charles Darwin
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The Encyclopedia Wonโt Tell You These Unique Facts
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Saffron - the Most Expensive Spice on Earth
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Saxophone Magic: 15 Unforgettable Solos
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The Wars of the Roses: England's Bloody Civil War
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6 Creepy Mysteries the World Never Solved
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If You Knew These English Facts You Must Be a Genius
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We Bet You Didnโt Know These Surprising Facts!
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Weaponry in the Middle Ages Was Truly Fascinating!
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The Most Famous Acts of Revenge in History
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The Extraordinary Origins of 10 Common English Words
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I Bet You Never Knew These U.S. Geography Facts...
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Cute Overload: Dreaming Puppies!
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