Most of us have a small Ravenclaw inside of us, and we adore learning new things about the world, especially if they’re random facts that completely blow our minds. A lot of us are still spending loads of time working and studying from home, which leaves plenty of time for random browsing—so we’re picking up semi-useless but fun new facts about the world every day.

Like the fact the American Gothic painting shows a farmer and his daughter, not his wife. Or how Gandalf carries his pipe in his staff.

You’re probably aware of the ‘I was today years old’ jokes that people post online when they want to share something weird that they just learned with everyone. Well, these jokes have made a resurgence during the coronavirus lockdown, and there are plenty of new ones to make our jaws drop. 

Bored Panda has collected some of the best ‘I was today years old’ moments for you to enjoy (and to have random cool facts to drop during your next Zoom cocktail party), so scroll down for some truly weird facts that are true and don’t forget to upvote your faves.

#1

Harvest mice asleep inside colorful flowers, discovering random things.

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    Painting of a smiling man holding a drumstick while riding piggyback on Colonel Sanders.

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    Donkey carrying lambs in bags, with sheep nearby, illustrating a surprising use for donkey nannies.

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    #4

    Person using a wrench with a screwdriver handle to loosen a tight s***w, realizing its hidden purpose.

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    #5

    Tweet about realizing aubergines are also called eggplants, with images of white eggs growing on plants.

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    #6

    Three images of owls highlighting surprisingly long legs; a discovery moment for many people.

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    #7

    Tweet about realizing how measles affect immunological memory and the impact of anti-vaxx beliefs.

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    #8

    Gandalf with staff revealed to hold his pipe; people realizing this surprising detail about the character in the image.

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    #9

    Tweet about realizing the division symbol is a blank fraction with dots, expressing surprise.

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    #10

    Tweet about the realization that an ampersand (&) is a ligature for 'et,' featuring various ampersand styles.

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    #11

    Turtle shell anatomy causing realization, tweeted by Ada McVean, highlighting how turtles are not inside their shells.

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    Child in a clear tube for X-ray, surprising realization moment.

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    #13

    Cashews growing on a tree with colorful cashew apples in the background.

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    #14

    Toblerone logo revelation tweet about hidden bear, surprising realization today.

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    #15

    Tweet about discovering iPhone users can text "pew pew" to send lasers, with likes and conversation details.

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    #16

    American Gothic painting with a farmer and his daughter, not wife.

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    #17

    Tweet about realizing Pence's wife's name is Karen, humorously linked to the concept of "Karens."

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    #18

    Tweet about realizing voices for Lion King characters are from Coming to America.

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    #19

    Car parked in front of fire hydrant with hose through windows, highlighting a common realization moment.

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    #20

    Person holding a large Hammerhead Bat, highlighting the moment they realized its existence.

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    #21

    Close-up of fresh and dried loofahs, highlighting their origin as fruits.

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    #22

    Green and brown M&Ms depicted as a couple, surprising a user who was "today years old" learning this fact.

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    #23

    Tweet from Technology Connections about learning what "footage" means, gaining knowledge today years old.

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    #24

    Woman holding her forehead, reacting to a realization about a nursery rhyme meaning, surrounded by books and a hat.

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    #25

    Bikini Bottom house resembling a car muffler, revealing a surprising realization.

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    #26

    Pasta spoon demonstrating serving size with spaghetti through hole, part of 28 people realizing random things.

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    #27

    Tweet about realizing Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher's affair while Harrison was married.

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    #28

    Tweet comparing a bridal photo to the Mamma Mia! album cover with the phrase "Today Years Old."

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