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UberFacts says it shares "the most unimportant things you'll never need to know" and I have to admit, that's a pretty accurate description of its content. Launched in 2009, the Internet project provides people with random facts on all kinds of topics.

From the number of janitors in the US with PhDs to the genius way Swedes protested their government classifying homosexuality as an illness, these titbits of information will make you an expert on trivia in no time. So grab yourself some broccoli (random fact: the vegetable is rich in vitamin K, and a few studies in older adults have linked a higher vitamin K intake to better memory), continue scrolling, and upvote your favorite entries!

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As it turns out, there are some biological reasons behind people's desire to "store" trivia in their brain and the rush of excitement they feel when they get the chance to use it. According to psychologist John Kounios Ph.D., it's a lot like playing roulette, too.

"You get a rush or a neuroreward signal or a dopamine burst from winning," the professor of psychology and director of the doctoral program in applied cognitive and brain sciences at Drexel University in Pennsylvania, told Healthline. "I think whenever you're challenged with a trivia question and you happen to know it, you get a rush. It's sort of like gambling."

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    Scagsy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a fantastic way to protest. Genius.

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    He said the benefits can also be similar to those of playing video games. However, unlike gambling and video games, trivia is generally not a potentially dangerous habit, Kounios said.

    "I don't think there are any pitfalls. Like anything else that's fun, it takes up time."

    Moreover, retaining information about things we're interested in can be like an exercise for the frontal cortex as the brain ages.

    "That's the first thing to go with injury or with age if we don't use it," Deborah Stokes, Ph.D., L.P.C., B.C.N., a psychologist in Virginia who focuses on neurotherapy, said.

    So there you have it, folks. Browsing trivia isn't a waste of time. It's a mental workout!

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Mark Hamill is such a good guy. I appreciate him as a voice actor as well.

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    Purr·maid
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's a great idea as it is very encouraging to return.

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    Ray Heap
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Liechtenstein was invaded by Swiss armed forces on at least four occasions, they took a wrong turning, for two of which Switzerland apologized and Lichtenstein had no idea why.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Smart man, too bad most politicians want to hold onto many archaic laws.

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nevermind Trump making me miss Barack Obama, he even makes me pine for the days when GW Bush was in power. George and Michelle's easy-going friendship demonstrates that democrats and republicans are not mortal enemies, as Trump would have you believe. A good leader unites his countrymen, not divides them like der Drumpf.

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This does not surprise me in the least.

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    Natasha Chick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like that he was that confident in his ability to turn her off that he took his stalker out to dinner

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is still in practice today. Der Drumpf calls it "fake news".

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    Natasha Chick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not calling out either side here because i completely support peoples right to protest. But 7% of thousands of protests can still do quite a lot of damage and at least 25 people have died from protests / political unrest.

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    Cecily Overli
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If dreams are that medically reliable, the evil purple minion inside me should be born soon

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    Maddie Max
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Trump is an idiot.......Wow who the F**K knew? Damn this honesty just spills out of my mouth.....

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    Out of chocolate
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what I’ll tell myself happened on my thirtieth birthday.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are more terrorist attacks/threats on US home soil than terrorist threats/attacks from other countries. This is why their gun laws are pathetic, you are more likely to be accidentally shot by your own gun than by a terrorist from another country.

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    Purr·maid
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And just like today, there's a lady who's wearing it incorrectly.

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    BusLady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And he never dreamed it would work into years.

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    Natasha Chick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dont take yourself too seriously is a good life lesson

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Goes to show that just because someone is a janitor doesn’t mean they aren’t educated and also just because you have a PHD doesn’t mean you will get a job in that field. I am curious to know how many refugees also have PHD’s that aren’t recognised in their new home.

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    Shelp
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Censoring a town name is next level stupid. It's the town name! That's the whole point of it.

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    Dorothy Parker
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He seems to be an exceptionally good and grounded man.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Can you gaslight yourself, asking for a friend lol.

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    Cecily Overli
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I too, am hated because of my superior plumbing skills 😞. I feel you Mario.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That’s okay the US voting system is flawed anyway, some peoples votes don’t even count because of the state they live in.

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    Natasha Chick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think this is kind of sad. There's nothing inherently wrong with that name. its literally all because of that stupid meme.

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    Natasha Chick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm terrible at recognising when I'm thirsty. I always think I'm hungry.

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    Monty Is Fiennes
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Or....relocation????...so many quick to exterminate...

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    Raine Soo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    See? Trump can be number one at something.

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    Truth Monster
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    oldest man in Tokyo was dead for 30 years https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-10809128

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    Truth Monster
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Not if there's hungry bears who think you are fast food.

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    80 Van
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And yet they refused to fix my Joy-Con drift.

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That was September 30, 2020. November 2, 2020 there are 236,501 Americans killed by the virus. So in October EACH DAY 1000 Americans have died. But The White House science office listed "ending the COVID-19 pandemic" on 10/27/20 as the top accomplishment of President Trump's term.

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    Natasha Chick
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder if he cooks at home. And if he does, does he do fancy stuff or like....chicken nuggets & chips?

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really think citizens should have more say when it comes to laws and legislation.

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    Eunice Probert
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Horray! I was worried when the US press made much of the elderly people of Florida having more of an influence.

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    BusLady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    He seldom slept or ate. Many believe that he was manic/ depressive and worked during his manic phases.

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    Chez
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What monster only naps for 30 minutes?

    キミ
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's the minimum time it take me to fall asleep so I guess I will pass on that one :3

    Charlotte A.
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After 30 minutes I'm just extremely sleepy. My naps usually last a full sleep cycle (90 minutes)... so I mostly try to avoid napping, though sometimes they ARE just heavenly, aren't they? Especially if you can cat nap with your cat :)

    Nela Rothenbach
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm like your husband there. 90 minutes or I'm worse off than before

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    Jessica
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We don't have time for naps!!!

    Thomas Turnbull
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    In that case 8 hours sleep will make you superhuman.

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    BusLady
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What are they doing the rest of the time, reading articles on BP?

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    David Butler
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Then along came a giant fire-breathing turtle...

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    Ray Martin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Contrary to West's opinion of himself as a genius, he is as dumb as a brick.

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    80 Van
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well, good news for Netflix: sleep’s stock has tanked in 2020.

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    Emilingo
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    She's the BIGGEST landowner? isn't that a bit rude?

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Another medal for Beyonce please. Joking aside, running whilst singing is no easy feat. I can’t even walk and talk without struggling lol.

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    Scagsy
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They also take longer to dissipate from under the duvet as well

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That may sound great but I watched a doco where a woman orgasms countless times every day. It was awful, it is exhausting, she had to quit her job, doesn’t leave the house, and sometimes the orgasms cause her pain. Not a life I would want to live, I will stick with what I get.

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    Elizabeth Potter
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    that would be so hard to explain to little kids

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hahaha, That’s me. Seriously though I always wondered what the nun said/meant in the Sound Of Music

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    Flare
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wait, what? What were they selling for about 100 years before they started video games?

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    WilvanderHeijden
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Amnesty International should also be documenting and addressing the numerous cases of bullying, public humiliation, discrimination and other abuses of power within their own working environment.

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    Foxxy (The Original)
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I am part of that 20-25% coz I don’t drink alcohol lol.

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    Ray Martin
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    5 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Literally anyone can be nominated. It only means something if you win it, or are at least considered. I like to imagine his nomination has already been shredded and flushed down a Norwegian toilet.

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