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The world is a fascinating place, packed with wonders that never stop surprising us. With so much happening every single day, it’s nearly impossible to keep up with all the quirky, mind-boggling things out there. Thankfully, the internet is a goldmine of fascinating tidbits that help us stay curious and in the loop.

So today, we took a deep dive into the r/ForCuriousSouls community to uncover some of the coolest facts from every corner of the globe. Grab your imaginary smart glasses (or real ones, if you’ve got them) and get comfy, you’re about to learn a bunch of things you’ll definitely want to share at your next hangout.

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In 2016, When An Aboriginal Australian Girl Graduated From College

Elderly man in traditional paint and feather staff beside smiling young woman wearing a headband and floral necklace surprising facts

Her grandfather, an Aboriginal elder living on a remote island, traveled nearly 2,000 miles to attend the ceremony and celebrate with her through dance.

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    Two Parents Listening To The Heartbeat Of Their 23-Year-Old Son’s Transplanted Heart

    Two people using stethoscopes to check a man in a hat, illustrating surprising fascinating facts and hoax reveal.

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    Minutes Before The 2004 Tsunami Hit Thailand, Tilly Smith, 10 Y.o. Girl Warned Her Parents It Was Coming

    Young girl and family speaking at a press event about a hoax that wasn’t revealed until 40 years later.

    While on beach, she recognized the warning signs of a tsunami as she had learned them in geography class just two weeks earlier. She is credited with saving the lives of hundreds of tourists.

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    In 1986, Nurse Sandra Clarke Couldn't Stay With A Terminal Patient Who Asked Her To Stay

    Older woman with short gray hair speaking in front of a display board about a hoax revealed 40 years later.

    When she returned, the patient had passed alone. Inspired by this, she started No One Dies Alone in 2001, a volunteer program ensuring terminal patients have company during their final moments.

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    Sabrina Chebichi Kenyan Athlete Who Won A Marathon In 1973 Barefoot And Wearing A Dress

    Female runner crossing finish line in vintage track event, illustrating surprising facts and a long-hidden hoax in history.

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    A Statue In Istanbul To Honor Tombili, A Famous Stray Cat. He Used To Sit In This Position And Watch Passers-By

    Cat lounging on a street ledge next to a statue of the cat in the same relaxed pose, surprising facts theme.

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    #7

    In 1996 Ukraine Handed Over Nuclear Weapons To Russia "In Exchange For A Guarantee Never To Be Threatened Or Invaded"

    Two men shaking hands and exchanging a red folder in front of applauding officials, illustrating surprising historical facts.

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    #8

    Days Before His Death Freddie Mercury Left Instructions In His Will For Prestigious London Store Fortnum And Masons

    Black and white close-up of a man passionately singing into a microphone during a live performance.

    It was to deliver a luxury hamper to his closest friends and Godchildren every Christmas, something that still continues to this day 34 years later.

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    #9

    Crows Can Remember Human Faces For Years And Are Known To Hold Grudges. If Threatened, They Recall The Person And Can Even Warn Other Crows, Passing The Info Across Generations

    Black crow perched on a hand outdoors with autumn leaves, illustrating fascinating facts about nature and surprising discoveries.

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    #10

    In 1999, Skydiver Joan Murray’s Parachutes Malfunctioned, Leaving Her To Free-Fall 14,500 Feet Above North Carolina, Landing Directly On A Fire Ants' Mound

    Two women shown side by side, one smiling indoors and the other in skydiving gear outdoors, related to surprising hoax facts.

    Miraculously, she survived. Doctors believe that being stung over 200 times by ants triggered a surge of adrenaline, keeping her heart beating.

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    #11

    A Statue Of Yasuke, An African Slave, Who Arrived In Japan In 1579 And Became The First Black Samurai

    Intricately crafted warrior statue with braided hair and swords, showcasing fascinating details that never stop surprising.

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    In 2019, Fred Pepperman, A 53-Year-Old Father Swam Out To Rescue His Daughters When Grace (16), Olivia (20), & Kathryn (24) Caught In A Riptide On A Florida Beach

    Man surrounded by women at a table and a group posing on the beach, illustrating surprising fascinating facts and hoax reveal.

    When his daughters were saved, he felt unconscious. He died on his way to the hospital. His last words to them were “I got you.”

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    In 1980 The FBI Formed A Fake Company And Attempted To Bribe Members Of Congress. Nearly 25% Of Those Tested Accepted The Bribe, And Were Convicted

    Black and white CCTV footage from 1973 showing people in a living room, related to hoax revealed 40 years later.

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    In 1948, A Man Wore 30-Pound, Three-Toed Lead Shoes & Stomped Around A Florida Beach During The Night

    Elderly man sitting on beach wearing large shark tooth shoes, illustrating fascinating facts about a long-hidden hoax.

    The footprints lead people to believe that a 15-foot-tall penguin was roaming their lands. He kept up the prank for 10 years, visiting various beaches. The hoax wasn't revealed until 40 years later.

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    After The Death Of Her Husband & With No Breadwinner In The House, Mary Ann Bevan Decided To Enter A Contest And Won The Offensive Title Of "Ugliest Woman In The World" & Was Hired By A Circus

    Black and white photos of a man with unusual facial features, illustrating fascinating facts and hoax reveals.

    She endured the ridicule of others in order to raise her children & give them a better life.

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    In 2007, US Navy Seal Mike Day Incredibly Survived Being Shot 27 Times By Al-Qaeda Militants In Various Parts Of His Body And Was Also Hit By A Grenade

    Military personnel with a dog in camouflage gear and a soldier holding a rifle, illustrating surprising historical facts about hoaxes.

    Despite these severe injuries, he was able to defeat all four attackers and walked away without help after waking up. He retired in 2010.

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    #17

    This Is What A 4,000-Pound Block Of Beautiful, Delicious Cheddar Cheese Looks Like:

    Giant wheel of cheese displayed indoors with a banana for size comparison and fact signs in the background.

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    #18

    Til After Writing The Main Riff Of Seven Nation Army, Jack White Planned To Save It In Case He Was Ever Asked To Write A James Bond Theme

    Musicians performing live on stage with guitar and microphone, showcasing fascinating facts and surprising hoax reveal.

    Deciding this was unlikely to happen, he recorded the song anyways. Five years later, he was asked to write the theme song for the Bond film Quantum of Solace.

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    #19

    A Google Ad From 1999, Promoting Its Search Engine

    Early 1999 Google interface showing a fast-loading search engine with no ads, news feed, or distractions.

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    Javier Bardem's Performance As Anton Chigurh In 'No Country For Old Men' Was Named The 'Most Realistic Depiction Of A Psychopath'

    Man in dark jacket outdoors in a rural area, representing a surprising hoax revealed after 40 years.

    By an independent group of psychologists in the 'Journal of Forensic Sciences'

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    #21

    These Tunnels Were Dug By A Giant Ground Sloth That Lived 10.000 Years Ago In Brazil. The Third Photo Are The Claw Marks

    Ancient tunnel discoveries and prehistoric carvings explore fascinating facts that continue surprising researchers and history enthusiasts.

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    #22

    The Wrap-Around Spider, Indigenous To Australia, Can Flatten And Wrap Its Body Around Tree Limbs For Camouflage

    Spider camouflaged on a tree branch blending naturally, illustrating fascinating facts about nature's hidden hoaxes.

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    #23

    The Curious Case Of Mr Gorgos

    Elderly man with white hair sitting indoors near a window, representing fascinating facts about a long-hidden hoax.

    1991: a man vanishes after telling his family he's going on a business trip. 2021: a car stops in front of this man's home and drops him off. He is wearing the same clothes, can't remember where he's been all these years & is looking like he was very well taken care of.

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    #24

    Juliane Koepcke, A 17-Year-Old Girl Was Sucked Out Of Airplane In 1971 After It Was Struck By Bolt Of Lightning

    Black and white image showing people involved in a hoax that wasn’t revealed until 40 years later, capturing a surprising moment.

    She was sole survivor of the LANSA Flight 508 plane crash in the Amazon forest in 1971. She fell 10,000 ft strapped to her seat & spent 11 days alone in the jungle before being rescued.

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    #25

    From David Attenborough, The Skeleton Of A Puffer Fish

    Hand holding a spiny skeleton of a pufferfish, showcasing a fascinating fact about natural structures and hoaxes.

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    An Average Silver Back Can Deadlift 1800 Lb And Their Grip Can Crush A Crocodile's Skull | They Are 4 To 9 Times Stronger Than An Average Human Male

    Close-up of a gorilla with intense expression, highlighting fascinating facts about nature and animal behavior.

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    3 months ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Don't confuse the bros who will read this and still think they could take one single-handedly with "facts", lol

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    #27

    Third Man Syndrome

    Climber ascending a snowy mountain with rope and gear, illustrating fascinating facts that never stop surprising.

    An unseen presence reported by mountain climbers and explorers during traumatic survival situations that talks to the victim, gives practical advise and encouragement.

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    #28

    In The Year 1912, 4 Year Old Boy Named Bobby Dunbar Went Missing While On Family Trip

    Vintage black and white photos of two boys, illustrating fascinating facts about a hoax revealed decades later.

    8 months later, Bobby was found & reunited him with his family. Almost 100 years later, DNA evidence proved that child who they found wasn’t actually Bobby. No one knows what happened to the real Bobby Dunbar.

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    Marcy Borders, Famously Known As The "Dust Lady" Due To The Iconic Photo Captured Of Her After Escaping The North Tower Of The World Trade Center On 9/11

    Person covered in dust in a yellow-tinted room illustrating fascinating facts about a hoax revealed 40 years later.

    She later succumbed to cancer at the age of 42.

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    #30

    The Remains Of Apollo 11 Lander Photographed By 5 Different Countries, Disproving Moon Landing Deniers

    Lunar surface images from different countries showing unusual markings related to hoax facts and surprising discoveries.

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    #31

    In 1998, A Married Couple Was Left Behind During A Diving Trip To The Great Barrier Reef

    Before and after images depicting a hoax revealed decades later, highlighting surprising and fascinating facts about the case.

    Two days passed before anyone realized what had happened. Despite a 5-day search, the couple was never found. A dive slate was later recovered which read "... rescue us before we die..."

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    #32

    An Extremely Realistic Statue Of An Airport Traveler From The 80s Known As The Traveler

    Man in a red shirt resting on luggage at a busy airport terminal, illustrating surprising facts about hoaxes.

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    #33

    Ivan Lester Mcguire, An Experienced Skydiver, Was Documenting A Tandem Jump On Apr 2, 1988. He Was So Engrossed In His Filming That He Made A Critical Error

    Two people tandem skydiving over farmland and towns, illustrating surprising facts about a hoax revealed decades later.

    He forgot to equip himself with parachute when jumped. Ivan continued filming, with his last words captured on camera being, "Oh my God, no!"

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    New Zealand Officially Employed A Wizard For Over Two Decades, Paying Him $368,000 For "Acts Of Wizardry." The Government Eventually Ended The Contract

    Man dressed as a wizard in front of historic building, illustrating fascinating facts and surprising hoax revelations.

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    #35

    In 1946, Soviet Children Gifted A Carved Great Seal Replica To The US Ambassador, Unknowingly Hiding A Listening Device Called ‘The Thing’

    United Nations meeting with delegates holding a large emblem, illustrating a historic event with surprising facts.

    It was found in 1952 during a counter-surveillance sweep.

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    #36

    Curved Escalators Exist

    Escalator in a modern shopping mall with curved railings and empty steps under bright lighting.

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    In 2018, Thief Hung Phuoc Nguyen Was Caught Using The Sketch On The Right

    Mugshot of a man next to a simple sketch, highlighting fascinating facts about hoaxes revealed decades later.

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    #38

    Photos Reveal How Humans Transformed Bull Terrier Over 100 Years

    Bull Terrier comparison in 1915 and 2025 showcasing fascinating facts that never stop surprising.

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    A Traffic Camera In The Netherlands Mistakenly Identified An Ice Pack For A Mobile Phone. She Was Fined €439 ($515)

    Person driving a car while holding a phone to their ear, illustrating a surprising fact about a hoax revealed later.


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