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They say truth is stranger than fiction, and I can imagine that the team behind Unbelievable Facts would echo that sentiment. This Facebook page, which is dedicated to sharing “the best bizarre, strange and extraordinary stories,” has amassed 8.8 million followers by posting information that you might be skeptical of at first glance.

We’ve gathered some of their most fascinating, eyebrow-raising posts down below, so enjoy reading through this list and learning something new. Keep reading to also find conversations with the creator of Unbelievable Facts, Gourav Gola, and fellow fun fact expert Luke Ward, and remember to upvote all of the facts that you just can’t believe are true! 

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To learn more about how Unbelievable Facts came to be, we reached out to Gourav Gola, the founder of the website, who was kind enough to have a chat with Bored Panda. “My inspiration to start this page came from my passion for learning new things and sharing that knowledge with others,” Gourav said, noting that the full story of how the site began can be found right here. “Witnessing the growth and popularity of the page has been an incredible and humbling experience, and I'm excited to see where it goes from here.”

And when it comes to what he loves most about sharing these facts, Gourav says, “[It’s] that both my audience and I get to learn something new every day. This constant exchange of knowledge fosters a sense of community and mutual growth, making it a win-win for everyone involved.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

We’re so used to hearing bad things about religion, finally a good one.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

well yes, but let's not forget that it was christianity's particular anti-sex fervor that caused her to wish for death upon "believing" that she had an STD in the first place. In other words, if it weren't for the church's constant sex-shaming thing, she'd not have killed herself.

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David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

USA Republicans doing their best to stamp out his efforts in the sex ed area.

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Freya the Wanderer
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Children need to learn "the facts of life" - and that includes Aunt Flo's monthly visits. Study after study after study has proven that students in school districts with comprehensive sex ed have noticeably lower rates of teen pregnancy than those with abstinence-only "education."

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Tams21
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He founded Samaritans and they're still around today, 70 years later.

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Jp@nda
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Young girls should not grow up being told to be ashamed of their bodies, and to not speak about them. Ignorance breeds death, education breeds freedom. Please teach your children better

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not all priests are bad, most are wonderful. But a few a$$holes gave the rest a bad name

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Weasel Wise
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Those men can still be "good" men if they wanted to, there doesn't need to be the oppressive system that is religion to do good things. Why not open any number of types of helpful, nonprofit organizations that don't require a relinquishment of one's soul to receive help? Yet they stick with a for-profit organization built around the subjugation? Religion is a dangerous brainwashing, as history (and the present) prove.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He founded Samaritans a charity that aims to offer support to anyone in emotional distress,

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

this us so sad and amazing at the same time. its hard to see young girls struggling with understanding their bodies

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Weasel Wise
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

REALLY? Hard to see?! You must have been lucky and grown up outside of any religion. Nearly every religion (if not all) are highly against people understanding, genuinely, how our anatomy works, especially if you're female. If you're female, you're a uterus with legs. No mouth nor brain, just a uterus (who should stay on the outskirts of town in your red tent once a month).

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teach your child shame & ignorance & watch how that destroys lives. Teach them reality, kindness & empathy & watch them change lives.

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Saint Tim the Godless
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

For every one of these guys, how many child molesters were produced and protected by the Catholic church?

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Justin Trouble
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I hate all religions they all hide the sexual predators leading their organizations. But I do have to say the Catholics are the absolute worst, f**k them straight to hell.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Unbelievable, like the title says, but happy to hear about this good person

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Riley Quinn
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The pendulum swings, from sex education and suicide prevention in the early 50's to whatever the hell is going on in the US right now.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kudos to him for not just preaching 'Something must be done!', but instead, forging ahead and Doing it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Kudos to him for not just preaching 'Something must be done', but Doing it.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have heard from many women when they got their first period they thought they had cancer or they were dying of some disease. In this case the priest is doing something about it. Even today talking about periods is not considered normal in my society (forget about sex education and STDs).

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Lee Banks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In Savannah, Father O'Brian would go with police officers to comfort the families of gun violence every night.We had the second highest gun violence rate, at the time, and he didn't care your denomination.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Isn't it now a thing that schools in the US can't talk about periods to girls younger than 13?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Plenty of places around the world that don't teach it. Just look at the shocking state of sex aducation across swathes of the USA.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Weird how the world has 180'd, now the issue is they are telling little mutilated boys that their surgical complications, UTI's, and STD's from groomers are just "menstrual cramps".

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

See there. She religious people are all right. Not like a few of the nut jobs running amok.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

14 year old who must have had sex before her period in order to think she had an STD. Wow. Wonder if it was a priest or other form of rapist who did it, or just our s**t culture, which has all but eliminated the idea of intimacy as something that should only be given to those who deserve it from you.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

No, Just utter ignorance. She'd probably never been told anything about her periods, maybe just a mention of getting her 'monthlies', but no more detail than that. When she started bleeding, she assumed it was some horrible disease 'down there', and had heard of shameful diseases with no real knowledge of how they are transmitted. She may even have thought she could catch venereal disease from kissing a boy.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Religion has either justified or directly killed more humans over the last 1,000 years than any other factor.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It wouldn't have been necessary in the first place but for religion

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Even his name suggests he is a chad edit: what did I say so controversial to receive so many downvotes?

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We also asked the creator of Unbelievable Facts if he has any favorite fun facts he’s ever shared, and he noted that this one stands out as one of his favorites: “In 2011, after being lost at sea for 33 days, a man finally washed ashore in the Marshall Islands. He then discovered that his uncle, believed to have drowned at sea about 50 years earlier, had also wound up on the same island and started a family there.” UF recently published an article on this amazing story that you can find right here.

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Gourav also shared that UF has a dedicated team that conducts thorough research to ensure the accuracy and relevance of the information they share. “While we primarily rely on our team's efforts, we're always open to engaging with our followers and considering their submissions,” he added.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Oh my gosh that’s so sad, my heart aaaaaaa I wanna pat them on the back and give them a hug and say it’s ok but I can’t aaaaa

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When it comes to why we should all be learning new fun facts all the time, Gourav says, “In today's world of social media, where content is often biased and divided along ideological lines, unbiased facts offer a refreshing and thought-provoking alternative. Learning new fun facts encourages critical thinking, stimulates intellectual curiosity, and provides a means of connection that transcends polarizing perspectives.”

Finally, the creator of Unbelievable Facts shared, “I'd like to thank all of my followers for their support and engagement, as well as the Bored Panda team for featuring our page. I hope that our content continues to inspire curiosity and learning, and I look forward to sharing even more unbelievable facts in the future.”

If you haven’t already, be sure to check out the Unbelievable Facts website right here!

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Now remember - no shellfish or peanuts. Yes Yes. Peanut brittle with crab meat!

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To hear more about why we should all be lifelong learners, we also reached out to fun fact expert and owner of The Fact Site, Luke Ward. First, we wanted to know what inspired Luke to start a site dedicated to facts. “I’ve always loved hearing and sharing random facts, and back in 2008, I was researching fun facts to tell during Christmas dinner, but there weren't really any websites devoted to facts,” he explained. “It was before the days of Facebook pages, and I decided to create The Fact Site so others wouldn’t have to struggle finding fun facts to share.”

We were also curious about what the best parts of running The Fact Site are for Luke. “What I love the most about sharing fun facts is that it’s endless!” he shared. “After 14 years of sharing facts, I’m continuously learning things I never thought I’d need to know, and I love it!”

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When it comes to how Luke decides what to share on the site, he told Bored Panda, “The topics I usually share come from anything that I find fascinating, or something that I have no knowledge of, because chances are, if I think it’s interesting, others will too!”

“My favorite facts to learn are usually to do with the animal kingdom or space,” Luke added. “For example, did you know that when Uranus was discovered, it was called George for about 70 years, named after King George III?”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I found the news story -- https://www.abc.net.au/news/2011-12-12/fishermen-unravel-family-mystery-after-month-at-sea/3727492

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Luke also shared that he has new favorite fun facts on a daily basis. “Researching new facts is not just my job, but my lifelong hobby,” he explained. “However, the fact that I’m currently obsessed with is that dragonflies are the most successful hunters on Earth. They catch 95% of their prey!”

And if you need to be convinced why we should all be learning fun facts, the fact expert says, “[They’re] great conversation starters, they can spark debate, make people feel more knowledgeable & they’re just… Well, fun! And let’s face it, who doesn’t love a fun fact?”

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“I built The Fact Site to be a go-to source for fun facts for everyone to enjoy,” Luke went on to share. “Our small but mighty team does our own research, writing, fact-checking and are all fact-enthusiasts who aim to provide the most reliable, unbiased and interesting facts that you’ll never get bored of. Fun facts have been a huge part of my life, and without them, people would never know how weird and wonderful our universe truly is.”

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Good for that sea lion advocating suicide prevention! Don't know how they do it, but god bless em'

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sadly, in the USA there would be Karen or her D-bag husband driving down the middle like it was done for them.

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If you’re interested in learning some fun facts about learning itself, Alicia Beharry wrote a piece for Skyprep detailing some of the most interesting things science has taught us about how we learn, one of which being that our emotions actually play a part in how well we learn. Research has shown that how we’re feeling has a substantial influence on our cognitive processes, particularly how well we can pay attention. So if you’re actually trying to learn something, it’s important to be in a good head space!    

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Some good news is that social interaction can actually be beneficial when it comes to learning. While some of us prefer to be in silent rooms all by ourselves when studying, research has found that it can also be helpful to learn information through social cues such as remembering words that someone else has said or emulating their actions. This is why you might prefer having an actual teacher or professor in front of you over staring at a screen and simply watching a video. 

And while we may assume that flooding our brains with as much information as possible is the best way to retain something, this method doesn’t always pan out the way we’d like it to. Once we hit a point of “cognitive overload”, we can’t actually learn at all. So to avoid feeling overwhelmed, we can utilize quantitative or qualitative learning methods. Quantitative learning involves providing smaller amounts of new information and allowing learners to understand most of what they have already been presented before introducing more information. And qualitative learning entails mixing up presentation methods to keep learners from becoming overwhelmed or fatigued. 

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s amazing it is like a guardian angel or the whispers of their loved ones calling for them to come home leading them back, THATS SICK

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Scientists have also found that making mistakes is not only perfectly fine when learning, it’s actually essential. It can be difficult to resist the urge to try to be perfect all the time, but this mindset can be damaging when attempting to learn something new. We can’t be scared to fall off of our bicycles or too embarrassed to practice that foreign language we’ve been trying to learn with native speakers. Research has found that students are much more successful in their learning and performance when they are assured that failure is normal and to be expected. When we put too much pressure on ourselves, we actually inhibit our learning. But when we relax and understand that it’s not the end of the world to make mistakes, we do much better.    

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alrighty... says who? How do they know it is laughing unless the post was written by a dog?

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We’ve all been told that “practice makes perfect” when working on acquiring a new skill, but sometimes, too much practice, or at least too much of the same practice, loses its impact. Our brains crave novelty, and when we are presented with new ideas and experiences, they release dopamine. These feel good hormones are exactly what we need to gain motivation to learn and retain information, and once we actually do learn something new, we get to experience a nice, fuzzy rewarding feeling. So don’t be scared to mix up exactly how you like to learn!    

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

EEEE WANT IT! I know I know wild animal, definitely spicy, not domesticated 😒

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We hope this list has taught you something new, pandas. Perhaps you even have the perfect conversation starter for the next time you run into a colleague at the coffee machine or when your partner asks you, “How was your day, honey?” Keep upvoting the information you find particularly unbelievable, and feel free to share even more shocking facts in the comments below. Then, if you’re in the mood to learn even more new information, we’ve got another Bored Panda article featuring fascinating facts right here

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The cat on my lap said that she is totally against this. This is where cat hair is supposed to accumulate according to her.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Even NATURE intended for us to stem cells, can we just stop protesting stem cell research and the decline of scientific discovery just because some unseen force's will which was interpreted by a few very self serving men say so?!?!?!??!?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Amazing history everywhere. Not all good. Yet there under our feet everyday.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I still miss him. He was a treasure. Rest in peace, sweet man. Thank you for making my childhood as special as you did ❤️

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If this is his senior picture I'd be a little suspect myself.

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Probably why helping others for no reason is one of very few things that make me feel human.

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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'll get downvoted to oblivion, but here it goes: what kind of lives will this "kids" have once their family can't/are no longer willing to be their caregivers?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You see, this schools got style. And a weird powder substance created by the science teacher

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That is so cool. I hope he got it back from the studio. I wonder how it got there?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He was/is so good in that role. There is something about him that brings gravitas and authority. He is the best Star Trek Captain. imho

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

wonder if they also using them in underground mining operations just in case?

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It's sad to think about how recent it was that people actually started paying attention to things like autism enough to come up with a name.

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Brought to you by the people who came to your land and tried to make you "civilized"

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hear me out. Did... did he... ever actually have a job? Or did he just... learn about what a job would be like?

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Apparently Trix cereal gives off the same chemical as dead ants, and if you put Trix in an ant enclosure they get very confused by this.

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I’ve always wondered about the cameras keeping up with chase scenes, thank you!

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