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Hey, want to hear some super random facts that people swear they can’t forget? Cool, because that’s exactly what we’ve got right here. Prepare for your brain to say, “Wait, what?!”

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47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

Sprinty_ , Zelch Csaba Report

Yep, watermelon counts as a berry, strawberries don't, and bananas? They're treated like grass. Also, all the planets squeezed between Earth and the moon side-by-side would still have room to spare. Plus, Saturn's quietly gobbling its own rings. Oh, and there’s a planet that rains glass sideways because, why not? Space is weird!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Signal_Werewolf_1955 , Anna Tarazevich Report

    Here’s a tiny but quirky gem: Gary Numan is exactly 13 days older than Gary Oldman. That’s some close birthday action!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    tauntonlake , Peter Bryan Report

    Turns out these two mountain ranges are actually part of the same ancient family. Mountains love a good reunion!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    RemitlyBusiness , Timothy Wills-DeTone Report

    So these cute critters hold hands to avoid drifting apart while snoozing. They call this adorable floating bunch a raft. Melted yet?

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Busy_Intention4871 , Ben Seymour Report

    Okay, this one sounds fake but isn't. Oxford strutted around way before the Aztecs showed up. Mind blown.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    AnotherStupidHipster , Pavel Danilyuk Report

    Most folks think a ‘factoid’ means a cool trivia tidbit. Nope! It actually means a tiny lie that everyone's convinced is true. So, the popular definition of 'factoid' is itself a factoid. Meta confusion, anyone?

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Desperate_Draft_9760 , Christian Cagni Report

    Move over, high-tech facial recognition. Bees are out here remembering human mugs. Wild.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Vampyrical_Genius , Fernando Cortés Report

    Turns out forging iron with wolf or bear bones was no myth. The carbon from bones actually boosted the steel. Badass and smart!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    LordLannister47 , Nico Meier Report

    Remember that classic line about swallows? Turns out, they cruise at around 24 miles per hour. Thought it was just a joke? Nope!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    ProfZussywussBrown , Rajesh S Balouria Report

    It’s not ‘heli’ plus ‘copter’. It’s ‘helico’ meaning spiral and ‘pter’ meaning wing - like in pterodactyl. Fancy huh?

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    dustytaper , peiqi Gu Report

    Yeah, these flowers are mood rings for gardeners. Acidic soil makes them blue, alkaline swings them pink. Nature's party trick!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Leather-Love-8063 , ema reynares Report

    Flamingos are fancy birds, so naturally their squad is called a flamboyance. Sounds like a party just waiting to happen.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    OhTheHueManatee , Snaider Godoy Report

    Apparently pigeons are picky! They prefer their candy a bit softer, so human-chewed Starbursts are their jam. Chew the candy, not the bird.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    MrMojoFomo , Anna Jakutajc-Wojtalik Report

    Turns out ‘vegetables’ are just kitchen club members, not a real biological group. Science throws shade at salads!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    2TacticalEveryday , Vignesh Report

    Lions get the glory but tigers are bigger, stronger, and totally the real jungle champs. Sounds like an epic wildlife plot twist.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    OddBit4380 , Tharshikan Sivapprakasam Report

    If you’ve ever wondered, chickens are basically tiny modern dinos strutting around. Talk about living history!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    craftymethod , Erik Mclean Report

    Go ahead, look at the word “bed”. It kinda looks like a bed you can crash on. How did no one notice this before?

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Tuxswimmer , Chinh Le Duc Report

    Blue whale farts create bubbles so huge that a horse could squeeze right inside. Whales are basically the party animals of the sea.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    DeAZNguy , Dianne Maddox Report

    You thought killer whales and dolphins were different? Nope, killer whales are just giant dolphins. Also, cougars = mountain lions = pumas. Name game confusion!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Icy-Bar-9712 , Getty Images Report

    These birds can spot their lunch reading a newspaper from 1 to 2 miles away. Talk about eagle eyes with some extra attitude.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    FloridaSalsa , Clara Cordero Report

    Starfish have one tiny cavity that’s both their mouth and exit. It’s called ‘proctostome,’ aka butt mouth. Next time someone’s being rude, drop this term and watch faces.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    actionfingerss , Steve Burcham Report

    These little marsupials produce cube-shaped poop. Scientists are still baffled, but hey, it’s great for stacking!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    ImInJeopardy , Shichijiro Report

    Their tongues wrap all the way around their brains like a cushion while they hammer away. Woodpeckers got some serious safety gear!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    weldingworm69 , La photo de plus Report

    That bright pink glow? It’s all thanks to the shrimp on the menu. Talk about wearable makeup from dinner!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    R0nnyA , Tiki Black Report

    Ostriches not only have giant eyes about the size of tennis balls but their eyes beat out their brain size. Eye spy something funny!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    LiaCulture , alleksana Report

    Science flipped the fruit salad upside down when it declared bananas berries but left strawberries out. Weird day in the lab!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Low_Brass_Rumble , TUBS Report

    This is a quirky letter puzzle nobody asked for! Ohio stands alone with zero letter overlap with “Mackerel.”

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    jbps1 , spotify / barilla Report

    Cooking pasta gets jazzy with official Spotify playlists timed perfectly for your noodle shape's boil time. Authentic pasta? Never tried it, but these playlists sound fun!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    building_storra , Bianca Mallia Report

    Fun fact! Your tongue usually just chills tucked against the top of your mouth. Bet you didn’t think about that today.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    jiggls , Veronika Andrews Report

    These tiny dynamos can flap their wings so fast your eyes barely catch it. Buzz buzz goes the hummingbird!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Educational_Box7709 , Matt Bango Report

    These slick swimmers have no gag reflex. Makes you wonder what other secret skills they hide!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    DesignerAbigail80 , Blond Fox Report

    Every time you see ‘pterodactyl,’ that sneaky silent ‘p’ pops into your head. Why is it there? Nobody knows, but it’s stuck now!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Adorable_Finding1680 , jonathan emili Report

    Dreaming of castle owning? Italy lets you grab ancient castles for almost free if you’re up for fixing them up. Who’s bringing the paintbrush?

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    FatCat_On_A_Diet , Yomi Owobo Report

    It’s called an aglet, and its only job is to help your lace slip through the eyelets. Shoe people, this one’s for you!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Thick-Structure9010 , Katya Wolf Report

    That tiny dot perched up high? It’s called a tittle. Next time you’re doodling, impress someone with this word.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    geekgirl114 , The Good Funeral Guide Report

    There’s a point during cremation when, scientifically, the meat is cooked through. Oddly practical fact that you don’t think about every day.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Scared-Ideal-1483 , bradleypjohnson Report

    Yep, that iconic pink dye once turned cereal eaters’ poop bright pink. Breakfast just got a little more colorful.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    oodabadabaY , AJ Ahamad Report

    Longest country name that’s basically a spelling rollercoaster with every letter switching from vowel to consonant. Fancy pattern alert!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Romeo9594 , Cartoon Network Studios Report

    Before Chemical X, the creator accidentally spilled a can of Whoopass. Also, the pilot was called Whoopass Stew. Cartoons sure know how to party!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Jlbennett2001 , Mika Baumeister Report

    Imagine that! Dust grains fall right in the middle size-wise between our huge planet and tiny atoms. Tiny but mighty facts!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    sadsolocup , Dhiva Krishna Report

    Pay attention next time you say Mercedes - each 'E' gets its own little moment. Classy and complicated!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    ClydePincusp , Andi saiful Sidik Report

    And to nerd out for a sec, SCUBA stands for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus. Anyone else get flashbacks to Family Ties?

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    SuspiciousOfRobots , Andres Ayrton Report

    This little heat tidbit has inexplicably stuck in one genius’s brain for over ten years. Calories are simple, but your memory isn’t!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Candid_Zebra1297 , Jeff Trierweiler Report

    Try this next time: slam the brakes and the helium balloon will zip opposite to your movement. Science is playful!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    bluecloud33 , turek Report

    Remember the biology class fav? Mitochondria power every cell like a tiny energy factory. It’s a classic for a reason!

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Bike_Mechanic_Man , Cal Poly Maritime Academy Report

    For the maritime academy fans, the reduction gear ratio on their training ship is a weirdly specific 3.67:1. Yep, that’s a thing.

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    47 Weirdly Awesome Facts That Somehow Stuck in Our Brains

    Frostsorrow , Tofan Teodor Report

    We thought the T-Rex stopped growing at 20 or 30, but nope. They kept getting bigger! Also, many fossils we thought were baby T-Rexes turned out to be other dinos. Mind-bending, right?

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