The world hides more strangeness than we realize. Every day things we take for granted have backstories that sound made up.
This collection digs up the most peculiar truths that slipped through the cracks of common knowledge. Some will make you laugh, others might unsettle you, but all are verified. You probably won’t use any of these in everyday life, but they’ll definitely stick in your head. If you’re in the mood for strange info that actually holds up, you’re in the right place.
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12 Accurate Facts That Sounds TOO Weird to Believe
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20 Mind-Blowing Facts That Sound Completely Made Up
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Wow! We’ve NEVER Seen These Terrific Maps Before
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These Facts Sound False, But They’re Accurate!
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Discover the Science Behind Nature’s Rarest Colors
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The Medieval Disease That’s Perplexing Science to This Day
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Irena Sendler - The Woman Who Saved Over 2000 Lives
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The Great Mothers of History: 12 Famous Mothers!
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This 13-episode television documentary series recounts the major events of World War II in HD color.
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Wow! It's Amazing What This Man Can Do On a Bike!
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Watch This Man Trying Five Star Hotels... For DOGS
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These Optical Illusions Will Leave Your Brain Befuddled
The optical illusions you're about to see are all completely static. In spite of that, they all appear to be moving. Can you figure out what's going on?
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You Won't Believe What This Man Built By Himself!
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13 Ways the English Language Changed Completely
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12 Bizarre Events You Won’t Believe Actually Happened
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Rare History: Watch as Helen Keller "Speaks"!
Long before Steven Hawking astounded us with his resolve in the face of adversity, there was a woman who was shocked the world with her ability to have a life, gain a degree and even become an author, political activist, and lecturer.
20 Stunning Photos That'll Bring Happiness to Your Day
without saying anything, here are 20 photos that say a thousand words.
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A New Year is the time for resolutions, a fresh start and general optimism. Share these sentiments with a loved one with one of our amazing greetings.
Do You Know the Truth About These Famous Figures?
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Watch: Some Dogs Take to Fishing Like Ducks to Water
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This amazing song can really open your eyes to nature's beauty, and the beauty we make for ourselves.
Baby Names That are BANNED Around the World
These 14 names, some bizarre and some fairly ordinary, have been rejected or even outright banned in countries around the world for different reasons.
What's Portmanteau? Surprising Etymologies of Common Words
If If you have ever said the words brunch, sitcom or spam, you have used portmanteaus. This is the fascinating origins story of many common words...
10 Quirky FACTOIDS About Music Everyone Will Love
These weird and wonderful facts about music will astound you!
14 Positive Stories to Bring Some Cheer Amidst the Gloom
These positive news stories show that there are still things to smile about.
A Nostalgic Trip to the Major Events of the 30's and 40's
Take our hand and lets go on a Quick nostalgic trip to the main events the defined the 30's and the 40's.
12 Roman Quotes and Proverbs Well-Worth Remembering
Each of these 12 Roman phrase offers a glimpse into the mindset of a civilization that shaped the Western world.
Ancient Love Stories: The Most Iconic Historical Romances
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Why is South Korea Experiencing a Population Crisis?
What are the reasons behind South Korea's population problem, the worst in the world.
The Amber Room Is The World’s Greatest Lost Treasure
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Discover Similarities Between Ancient & Modern Math
Did you know that the ancient Egyptians used the same system of math as the supercomputers of today do? Find out more in this informative video.
9 Unusual Facts You Probably Didn't Know About July 4
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7 Guns that Changed History
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What Was 1900 Like? See it All Here in Color!
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The Most Beautiful Asian Royal Crowns
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Dogs: A Super Collection of Posts On Man's Best Friend
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20 Nostalgic Images of Circulating Libraries
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Former FBI Agent Explains Basics Of Body Language Reading
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21 Fascinating Things You Never Gave Much Thought To
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115 Incredible Facts You Never Knew About Cats!
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Collection: The Most Influential People In History
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How to Approach an Unfamiliar Dog Safely
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Andre Rieu's Haunting Performance: The Godfather Theme
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