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If you’re an avid internet user, your answer to the question “How often do you learn something new when browsing the internet?” is probably something along the lines of “Pretty often.” Most of us on the internet arguably learn plenty of new things on a daily basis, be it fun facts or the news from around the world.
Today, we want to encourage you to get acquainted with even more fun and interesting facts as you surf online, so we have a whole bunch of them put together for you to browse. On the list below, you can find some of the most interesting posts, as shared by the ‘Greatest Reactions’ Instagram account, so wait not a second longer and scroll down to see if there’s anything you were still unfamiliar with.
On the list below, you will also find Bored Panda’s interview with Kevin Bennett, Ph.D., a full teaching professor of psychology at Penn State University, and the creator of the Kevin Bennett Is Snarling podcast, who was kind enough to share his views on why we find random facts so interesting.
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#1
talliloo 3 weeks ago
i've seen some of the food he prepares. since we first eat with our eyes he makes sure that all the meals look appetizing. the hospice staff reported that people who were refusing to eat or eating very little started eating better. the meals that were most impressive were those that needed to be soft and/or pureed.
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#2
Just a boring person 3 weeks ago
Wish that our current society are filled with people like him.
Started roughly a decade ago, the ‘Greatest Reactions’ Instagram account now boasts close to 9 million followers, and it’s not difficult to see why. Sharing all sorts of facts, the page covers nearly any and every topic there is, making sure every internet user can find something that interests them on the page.
Seeking to learn why we find all sorts of bits of information interesting, even if we’re not particularly interested in the topic they relate to, we got in touch with a full teaching professor of psychology at Penn State University, and the creator of the Kevin Bennett Is Snarling podcast, Dr. Kevin Bennett.
He noted that most people are natural pattern-seekers and story-makers. A single fact, like octopuses having three hearts, can light up their mental map and connect to something totally unrelated, like human emotion or sci-fi movies.
“Some people engage with new facts and information the same way a collector does,” Dr. Bennett told Bored Panda. “There can be a bit of obsession about picking up new items for their collection. It’s not always the topic that grabs us, but the ‘aha!’ moment that feels like discovering a secret.”
According to Dr. Bennett, curiosity might play a role, too, when it comes to learning random facts. “Curiosity is like cognitive caffeine—it energizes the brain to explore, even if the reward is just a quirky tidbit,” he said. “Random facts scratch the itch of curiosity without the commitment of deep study, giving us that little dopamine hit that says, ‘Hey, I know something cool now.’”
#11
Marlene Ricker 2 weeks ago
So somebody paid her back for her heroic efforts on 911. I guess that's karma in action!
Talking about the role the internet plays in learning, the expert pointed out that the internet has made learning a “choose-your-own-adventure” experience. “It turns every rabbit hole into a potential discovery, collapsing the distance between ‘I’ve never heard of this’ and ‘I’m an armchair expert.’
“Plus, there is an element of sharing online, especially with social media,” he added. “Of course, it also means we need to be more mindful about separating credible facts from digital noise.”
#13
Dragons Exist 3 weeks ago
I feel like they should add "generally" or "most" in there, since I love dark humor but I'm *far* from mentally-stable or smart
#14
Always Malfunctioning 3 weeks ago (edited)
I just lost my mother to cancer this past December 16th. Shame on you Nimitz for posting such an asinine comment. Have you ever heard of karma??
But be it because of the internet or not, some people are more eager to learn than others. Wondering why that is, we asked Dr. Bennett, who believes that interest is a cocktail of personality, past experiences, emotional relevance, and sometimes just great timing.
“When something feels meaningful—or even just entertaining—we’re far more likely to lean in,” he said. “The trick is making the material feel like it belongs to the learner, not just something they’re supposed to memorize.”
#16
Dragons Exist 3 weeks ago
But does it cost less than regular plastic? Because that's what'll determine if it becomes widely-used or not
#19
KrazyChiMama 3 weeks ago
Since Down Syndrome often accompanies heart defects/diaease, I have a lot of experience with people who have it. Some are very high functioning and aside from their physical appearance you almost wouldn’t know they do have it. Others are lower functioning and require more care. One thing that’s for sure no two are exactly alike! :) (side note: in my experience, they don’t have a mean bone in their body and they’re probably the most genuinely kind people you’ll ever meet)
#20
Pamina 3 weeks ago
Peyo and his owner once competed in dressage events, but now they dedicate their time to visiting a French hospital, where Peyo often stays with patients until their final moments. In the hospital, Peyo signals to his trainer which room he wants to visit next by stopping or raising his leg. At 15 years old, Peyo appears to have the ability to detect when humans have cancers or tumors.
#23
Agfox 3 weeks ago
A 10-year old is being hailed a hero after he took the wheel when his grandfather experienced a medical emergency. On July 15, Drake Linn “was in a pickup truck towing a boat when his grandfather, who was driving, suffered a medical emergency” on Interstate 75, according to a Facebook post on Gordon County Sheriff's Office in Calhoun, Georgia. Fortunately, police said that the boy "was able to take control of the truck and boat and drive it safely to the roadside." Then, he "called 911 and provided precise information for first responders.
#26
Sara Frazer 3 weeks ago
Congratulations! 🥳 Here's wishing health and happiness to you both 🥳 23 weeks, it's so amazing how far medicine and science has progressed
#29
Richard Graham 3 weeks ago
She is Jeanne Calment (1875 to 1997). She is French, so she was required by French law to smoke, drink wine, and eat chocolate daily.
#39
Mook The Mediocre 3 weeks ago
Cats don't like excessive attention from meddling and intrusive strangers. Cats will, however, prefer people who ignore them... like cat-haters, and those allergic to cats.
#43
Becky Samuel 3 weeks ago
Catch-and-release fishing is an extraordinarily gruesome thing to do if you think about it. Imagine that it was a bird or mammal being hooked by their mouth and then dragged around by some giggling eejit.
#44
FreeTheUnicorn 3 weeks ago
If the Blackfoot nation is ok with the image, then fair enough, but the issue was the name, not the logo.
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PunchinelloTX 3 weeks ago
What in the ever-living-hades was this vague, yet oddly-depressing list?
Portentia9 3 weeks ago
Gotta love these one-sided, close-minded, opinionated 'facts' with poorly written titles.
PunchinelloTX 3 weeks ago
What in the ever-living-hades was this vague, yet oddly-depressing list?
Portentia9 3 weeks ago
Gotta love these one-sided, close-minded, opinionated 'facts' with poorly written titles.
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