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I don’t know about you, Pandas, but cool facts are like Pringles to me: once you have one, then you want another, and soon enough you just can’t stop yourself from having more and more. And I’m not the only one with an appetite for learning new things!

A whopping 1.2 million people follow the ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram page and they can’t get enough of the tantalizing trivia it shares on their social media feeds. We’ve collected some of the most interesting history and science facts shared by the page for you to enjoy as well, dear Readers, so have a scroll down and upvote the ones that you found interesting and surprising.

Did any of these facts change how you view the world? Did you by any chance know every single fact in this article? Do you have any cool trivia to share with all the other Pandas? You can share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in the comment section. Ready to learn some awesome stuff? Let’s go!

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#1

Clever Medicine Saves Lives

Historic hospital scene illustrating a weird fact about a fake disease used to protect Jews from Nazis during World War II.

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    Quiet Hero Moves

    Elderly man in plaid shirt shares a weird fact about his life and generosity, highlighting unusual world facts.

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    The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram project eventually grew so large that its founder decided to branch out and create a trivia learning app. There are over 900 random, interesting, and genuine facts that you can learn and then wow your friends and family over dinner with. Some trivia might sound strange, true, but it’s all been double and triple-checked by ‘Weird Facts.’

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    Bored Panda has analyzed the topics of media literacy and how we can distinguish between true and false facts in quite a lot of detail before. Last week, I spoke to Steven Wooding, who is a member of the Institute of Physics in the United Kingdom, who elaborated on what kind of mindset a true, curious, impartial scientist ought to have.

     "Scientists have to be curious about how the world works and persistent in their work, as it may take years for it to pay off. Creativity to imagine what might be possible and attention to detail to gain knowledge are also very important," Steven told Bored Panda during an interview.

    #4

    Secret Good Deeds Club

    Three women smiling together representing weird facts about secret acts of kindness around the world.

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    #5

    Legacy of the Silent Strike

    Large crowd of women striking for equal rights in Iceland, a weird fact showing global gender equality progress.

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    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It’s sad that the women had to shut down the country to get heard and taken seriously

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    #6

    Books for Every Little One

    Dolly Parton reading a book to children, illustrating weird facts about the world and unique educational programs.

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    "We have to be open-minded to new facts and let data guide the way, rather than just what we think. On the other hand, we should also be critical of data. One experiment doesn’t make a fact. A fact comes from experiments that can be repeated and verified many times over."

    According to the researcher, the advent of internet newsfeeds and platforms like TikTok and Twitter has shortened our attention spans. As a result, we tend to have a lower tolerance for long-form content that requires more focus and energy from us.

    #7

    Barking Up the Right Tree

    Black dog in Colombia trading leaves for biscuits at a food stall, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    #8

    Unlikely Families, Unbreakable Bonds

    Man adopting baby with Down syndrome, sharing a heartwarming story about acceptance and love for disabled children.

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    OCD Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is wholesome for the father and daughter. But it's sad on so many levels. Not only is this discrimination against single and gay parents, but they are also treating disabled children with so much disregard. I'm happy for the father, but there is so much to ponder about here.

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    #9

    Buried Truths and Bentleys

    Millionaire with shovel standing by a luxury car and large freshly dug hole illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    Mimi La Souris
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    weeeell done !!!! thumbs-up 1 million time :D

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    "If you feel you are time-pressured, it’s probably only natural that you don’t want to invest a chunk of time on one article but instead scan the headlines to get lots of little bits of information. I have certainly noticed myself being less likely to read a long article unless it’s something that genuinely interests me," he said that on the one hand, we’re saving time, but on the other hand, we’re staying at a very superficial level of information.

    "The negative impact is that we won’t reach a deeper level of understanding of something and end up missing out. This is ironic, as people today rush around trying not to miss out on things," Steven told Bored Panda.

    #10

    Unbreakable Escape Artist

    A cow escaping by smashing a fence and swimming to an island illustrates weird facts about the world.

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    #11

    Unexpected Hero Origins

    Actor Steve Buscemi shown as a firefighter and later in life, highlighting weird facts about the world and unusual careers.

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    #12

    Justice or Vigilantism?

    Three people at a press conference discussing a controversial legal case in Texas, weird facts about the world.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Forget just letting him off the hook - he deserves a goddamn medal for that.

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    "It’s essential to have a growth mindset and realize that you probably know very little. We can only gain more profound knowledge of the world by investing time in exploring it. This issue goes back to short attention spans, which gives us a broad, but shallow spread of knowledge. Take the time to read a book on a subject, and you are bound to learn more," the expert gave some advice, urging everyone to build their patience for content that isn’t just bite-sized.

    #13

    Unexpected Crowd Pleasers

    Audience of men attending a community event, illustrating weird facts about the world and unexpected volunteer support.

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    #14

    Quiz Show Rebel

    Black and white photo of a woman with text about a weird fact regarding the first female winner of a 1950s game show.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Jerks. I'm glad she beat them at their own game.

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    Surgery Took Everything Out

    Two surgeons lying on the floor exhausted after a 32-hour surgery, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    Ronit Mohan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Upvote for the hard work!!!

    GoddessOdd
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And another for the skill and dedication.

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    Piet Puk
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet anti-maskers cannot breath after one second of wearing a mask.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The surgeon who did my mom's? I'm surprised he could even mange to explain things to us, and that was "only" 13 hours straight. (Mom's fine. Feisty as ever.)

    tuzdayschild
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    32 hours wearing a mask. How is that possible? Everyone knows you can't breathe with a mask on.

    AhhhhHHHHHHHHHH
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Condensed oxygen supply under the mask, duh! /s

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    Olga Dremina
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    These are doctors from Fujian Medical University Union Hospital, in Fuzhou, Fujian Province, China.

    Shannon Murphy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Thank you for adding that! I’m a nurse in the US and there’s no way that anyone would be allowed to wear those shoes, which are pretty close to being barefoot, in a sterile operating room with an OPEN BRAIN!! We wouldn’t even allow the janitor who cleans up afterwards to wear that kind of footwear. I’m not sure why they’d allow it there, either, but it does make the photo more believable. Thank you!

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    julie son
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they did it with masks on, and still could breathe! Go figure!

    Linda HS
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If they can stand for 32 hours with a mask on, so can you for a trip to the grocery store. Shame on those who are saying that they don't have oxygen with masks on!! Shame!

    Ray Martin
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh, look, 32 hours with a mask on, laying on the floor exhausted and still wearing a mask. It's almost like the "I can't breath" excuse used by anti-mask protesters is actually complete bullsh!t.

    Tee Witt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They managed to keep their masks on without any ill effects didn't they?

    Barbara Williamson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Determined and courageous. Wonderful. Imagine just how exhausted they were!!

    Sarah Marshall
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well I think this is amazing but at the same time the surgeon on the right was clearly not acctuallt performing the surgery Bc NO ONE wears open toe shoes in surgery!! I think it is funny that everyone notices the mask and not that... Being a surgical tech I noticed the shoes before anything else!

    Stefi Stoyanova
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That right there are two doctors who take their Hippocrates Oath seriously! These surgeons deserve a medal!

    Mindghost
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    How can you be so concentrated for so long? Mindblowing!

    Kiddo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I really want to give them cupcakes

    P.A.B.
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I bet they wore masks through the whole 32 hour procedure without whining like little Biatches!!! 👏🏾🥇

    Ashley Thompson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They deserve the best food, a nice bath or shower, massages, and a bed of the fluffiest.

    CincyReds
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And I am sure not one of them complained about having to wear a mask for 32 hours

    sharron lynn parsons
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    32 hours of surgery, is extremely difficult, Bravo !!!

    Jessica Julian
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they wore masks the whole time...imagine!

    LMW
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Umm...has anyone else noticed that the one surgeon is wearing slides?? Wth?!

    Karen Grace
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    When you're doing a marathon surgery comfort is very important. They and his feet could be meticulously clean and that's ok. Also he may have had fabric covers that he took off before laying down.

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    Anna Tribe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those feet look very swollen 😳 good save though

    Tezdon Robinson
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just take a minute to let that soak in. 1920 minutes to be exact

    IƚƚყBιƚƚყPɾҽƚƚყKιƚƚყ
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    surgeons are seriously so strong and cool. 1. how did they not pass out 2. How did their brains function properly in the later hours 3. they are so cool for successfully performing that surgery.

    PandaMagicGrl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    THEY DID ITTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTTT!!!

    Quinta Sierra Vista
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh! My! God! How on earth were they able to think clearly enough to do such a delicate surgery while wearing MASKS??? Masks cut off oxygen to the brain, you know! It's true because every Karen says so!!

    Diana Green
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And antimaskers say you can’t breathe oxygen with a mask on!

    Nita
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Surgical technologist and I've helped in many a LONG Surgical procedures. Next time you complain about your doctor bill think about how long and difficult it is to become one. They deserve what they charge.

    R0ckMum
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fake photo. No blood on gloves or scrubs.

    Ember Hermin
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope they slept well after that

    Kona Pake
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Gotta be fake, because you can’t go in the operating room in slippers with all the blood, everywhere.

    Mumof1
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And just think - these guys are paid a helluva lot less than footballers, rappers,pop groups, rock stars.....is this right?

    Star Gordon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Since when are flip flops sterile???

    Daniel Marsh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was the face-masks that knocked them out, though. (IT'S A JOKE!)

    TM
    Community Member
    2 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I like she/he has been working in these kind of shoes, haha

    Sunzilla
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised they didn't just dissolve into wet puddles! I am so thankful there are clever people in the wolrd who are capable of such difficult work and have the determination to help.

    Linda Holt
    Community Member
    2 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Um, I didn't realize that after all the scrubbing, gloves, and masks, nurses and surgeons are allowed to wear sandals sans socks in the operating room.

    Abigail Tesfaye
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowowoW0W

    Klopec
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They deserve a rest.

    Josephine Cortes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Oh wow I voted and got 1234... The perfect time

    Josephine Cortes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dude, why in the world is that thing behind flip flop surgeon? I zoomed in and idk what I saw 🤯

    Thoracias Kuhani
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What country is this? I know in the U.S. OR you would not be permitted to wear open toed sandals. Just found that weird.

    Cadfael
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    GOOD FOR THEM!!!! MAGNIFICENT MEN!!!

    Leilani Russell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    am i the only one that noticed her slides

    Miguel Martines Hernandez
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Among us dun dun dun dun dun dun dun they look like among us who were died by taking a set of brain tumor now some one need to find them and report them (aka fake) ( just a game from among us)

    google slave
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'd have been like that after half the time.

    Davidski
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    wearing flip flops, yeah right!

    V Bingham
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Incredibly dedicated people. 👍🌹💜🥰💐🙏

    Ruby Howard
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well done doctors and support staff. They didn’t do it alone 🙂

    Stephan Henkel
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Downvote for a surgery that long without a proper rotation of surgeons. No pilot would ever be allowed to land a plane after 32 hours without sleep or rest. How are those guys expected to do this?

    Christine M Quigley
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the patient survived! Would love to know details!

    Maja Lange
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't help thinking about the risk it must have posed that the brain surgeons were so exhausted TOWARDS the end of the operation that they laid themselves down on the floor right after finishing... Wouldn't it be safer to have a fresh team take over somewhere along the way?

    Klara Lorinczi
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless surgeons - a couple of them saved my life and foot with their surgical skills (2 separate surgeries).

    Shawn Heng
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sacrificing their effort to save a man with almost no hope. I salute em

    BEE
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They deserve some shawarma 👏

    Mimi M
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The capes are hidden underneath them.

    Julie Finger
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Lots of respect to these two. They have reason to be exhausted. But I admit, the bare feet in slides take me by surprise in this setting.

    Shannon Perkins
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is what real physical and mental exhaustion looks like 👍

    Nita
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I worked in a OR as a scrub nurse, I've been in cases like that...loved every tired minute

    Daryl Pungitore
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I give you an upvote for beinh human supermen!!!

    Jacqueline Reeves
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do nurses or Drs. wear sandals in the operating room 🤔🤷

    Amy Doyle
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    All I can think about I how sore their hands must be, my hand feels like agony after writing for an hour. I can't imagine how sore it would be to be in someone's brain for 32 of them. I certainly could not have that job.

    Helen Vertannes
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm surprised the patient survived that long under anaesthetic unless it was some firm if local not general. I've had numerous ops and it takes them ages to bring me round. Simple gall blades removal took me nearly 3 hours to be properly awake!

    TTourist
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As someone that lost my husband in 2019 to a brain tumor ... Much props, docs. Thank you.

    Angela Coleman-Kelly
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have no words...amazing! Someone get them a pillow!

    BASTARDO MALO
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I had stage 4 glioblastoma multiforme and the best doctor in the world removed it and then died in a house fire. God bless you sir. I'll give you a hug when I see you in heaven.

    Melvetta Bowles
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they didn't get fired for sleeping on the job. I'm just saying they was so particular back then. Thank you for daring to take a chance

    Talia Mclaren
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This made me laugh. I hope they get plenty of rest!

    Pat Shelby
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They should have had iv's on tap and all other aids conceivable. Some day "robots" will be doing this sort of work, hopefully with professional human adjunct.

    Rin Sanitoe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    love who one of them is making a peace sign

    Cooper Terry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hey deserve not just a cookie they deserve a 🍨🎂🧁🍩🍦🥮🥠🥠🧋🧋🧋🧋🧋🧋🧋🧋🥛🥛🥛🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍩🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫🍫☕️☕️☕️🍥🍥🍝🍜🍝🍝🍱🥟🥟🥟🧁🧁🍬🍬🍬🍬🍭🍭🍭🍭

    Melinda Gray
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I've seen this picture used to portray multiple surgeries. Heart, brain, abdominal, etc. Is there any way to find the TRUTH? Also, there is NO WAY those shoes are acceptable in an OR.

    Lap Lam
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They worked 32 hours to save someone.

    Susan Williams
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hope the patient made it through to full recovery.

    Celtic Pirate Queen
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they were wearing masks the whole time? Huh. Makes those anti-maskers kinda look like pussies, doesn't it?

    axolotl
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    also me after 7 hours of middle school.

    weatherwitch
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Poor sods. And poor patient too, that's a brutally long surgery to withstand and recover from ❤️

    Anja Schmidt
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah! The peace sign – victory over cancer! Goodness ...

    Emma Ramos
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Applause!!! Thank you very much for doing your job.

    Teresa Groth
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bless you for all your hard work

    Cydney Golden
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And the entire time wearing masks.

    Monika Swanson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is exhausting work....Kudos to those 2

    Maddie Judy
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    *me doing the same thing after solving 1 page of Algebra work*

    Miguel justino C
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And they probably have 100k in student loan debt. A pro NBA player made 32,000 dollars per three point shot last season.

    Bored bunny
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A very good doctors for their dedications and kindness for helping someone out

    Keara Ritson
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    good job doctors we all appreciate it!

    Katinka Min
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can't even imaigne being awake for 32 hors much less do surgery!!

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

    hopefully they got a raise! damn

    Renee Skinner
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    God bless your hands, skills and hearts

    Chris Allan
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Nurse, bring me another Red Bull... Stat!

    Patricia Gilbert
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Awesome work Neuro surgeon s I hope mine take as good of care of me .❤️

    Oopsydaisy
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The swollen ankles on the one on the right! What heroes

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

    Stays awake long enough to give the peace sign. I love it! Good job guys!

    Tigger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This picture has been on this website under countless different threads.

    Alvin Rendell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After having two brain tumours removed from my brain several months ago, I really appreciate this picture.

    Simon Schuh
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Patient and family thank God instead.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I didn't. I said, "Oh thank God, and thank you, Dr. (long name I can't spell)!" then I hugged him, not God. -)

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    Sam rice
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A deserved rest. Not on sanitary floor but I get it

    Beks Czar
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But masks kill because you're breathing in your own breath. And they kill after a couple minutes. My god, the amount of surgeons they went through during those 32 hours.../s

    Little Phoenix
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They wore a mask for 32 hours? Fake news! /s

    Deja Katz
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Was that 32 hours without a break? Sounds dangerous.

    Leo Domitrix
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They swap in and out with breaks. Probably two surgical teams. Which still means 16 hours, and that's not that unusual, alas.

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    Cooper Terry
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    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Doctors have literally been wearing masks since the late 1990’s

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    3 years ago

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    Clearly happened a while ago. Surgeons have been wearing Crocs for years now. I'm assuming this is America.

    John L
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    3 years ago

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    I find it ironic that they are clad head to toe...erm, excuse the idiom, in protective gear, yet one is wearing open toed sandals.

    Dillon Hughes
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    3 years ago

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    I like how when these are woman or gay it says, but not these to male surgeons. I assume because men always do this so it would be to repeating to note.

    Chaotic-Pansexual (she/they)
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Based on the post, we have no clue what gender identity or sexuality the surgeons identify with. To assume they’re male with no other context given is the exact reason why people sometimes feel the need to label people who aren’t.

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    Meanwhile, entertainment and pop culture expert Mike Sington from Hollywood explained to me that there’s a broad range of red flags we have to look out for that might indicate that a fact or a source might be unreliable.

    "Red flags to watch out for that a claim may be fake: it's outlandish, it's too good to be true, you haven't seen the claim anywhere else, you've never heard the source, the source isn't reputable, you can't find two other sources making the same claim, your gut tells you, ‘this can't be true,'" Mike told shared with Bored Panda.

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    #16

    Power of Love and Will

    Before and after photos of a couple showing transformation related to weird facts about the world and life-saving donor stories.

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    #17

    Heartwarming Acts of Kindness

    Mr. Rogers feeding fish while sharing a weird fact about kindness from the world that offers a fresh perspective.

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    Lifelong Blood Hero

    Elderly man donating blood with a rare antigen that helped cure Rhesus disease in a unique weird facts story.

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    "The rise of social media has decreased the reliability of information because misinformation can spread so quickly before it can be corrected," the expert said that one basic thing we can do to check the reliability of a fact is… to start off with a simple and humble Google search. We should be on the lookout for additional sourcing and evidence. If we can’t find anything, we should remain skeptical.

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    "Do this and think before reposting or you may be contributing to the problem. Amplification doesn’t make a claim true or accurate," he said.

    #19

    Stuffed With Comfort

    Baby kangaroo named Doodlebug hugging a teddy bear after being rescued, a weird fact about the world.

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    #20

    Everyday Hero, Real Courage

    Teen boy in hospital after protecting classmates, an inspiring example related to weird facts about the world and bravery.

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    Mimi La Souris
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    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    an article from oct. 2021 : “physical wounds were healing, but the (post-traumatic stress disorder) is manifesting itself more all the time.”. The most beautiful is his response after accepting shooter's apology : “I am not God to make the decision to kill him or not. That’s not my decision. My decision is to be a better person and to change the world for every kid. I don’t want this to happen to anybody again. It hurts. It hurts. It really hurts. So, I am just going to keep going. That’s it.”

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    Mike said that sources like Associated Press, Reuters, and The New York Times can be considered to be trustworthy. "They employ fact-checkers and editors that ensure the information they post is correct. They’re basically doing the research and homework for you. There are literally too many online sources to list that can’t be trusted and should be avoided. Anyone can basically post anything they want… proceed with caution," he told Bored Panda.

    "Our attention spans have been reduced to mere seconds at a time because that’s the way information and entertainment is fed to us now. People get tiny bite-sized bits of news by scrolling a Twitter feed, they entertain themselves by scrolling quickly through Instagram and TikTok. It’s creating a habit that doesn’t have to be," he said.

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    #22

    Naptime In The Wild

    Aerial view of a sleeping elephant family in nature, illustrating weird facts about the world and animal behavior.

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    #23

    From Spare Change to Big Change

    Homeless man finds a $4,000 ring and returns it, inspiring a viral fundraising story from weird facts about the world.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honesty is the best policy and pay off!!! So thankful for this lady's kindness to help make a change in this mans life. Very wholesome

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    #24

    Slow and Steady Wins Big

    Baby sea turtles crawling on a sandy beach after a long cleanup, showcasing weird facts about the world wildlife.

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Hooray. Now clean up all the other beaches and enjoy!

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    "The good news is there’s plenty of long-form entertainment and news available, you just have to seek it out. I believe the benefit is worth it. I’ve discovered it improves your ability to focus, it’s more calming, you retain more information, and it gives you a more balanced and nuanced view of the world.”

    #25

    Risk It All for Science

    Dr. Barry J. Marshall proving weird facts about H. pylori bacteria causing stomach ulcers and winning a Nobel Prize.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Dangerous but good for one health as a result. Glad he was okay afterwards.

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    #26

    Front Row Fans Only

    Billy Joel performing live with a large crowd, illustrating one of the weird facts about the world and concert experiences.

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    Ola Pe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Great thing! I completely get him👍

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    #27

    Above and Beyond Duty

    Two paramedics in uniform prepare dinner and do dishes after a woman with hypoglycemia is taken to hospital, showing kindness.

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    Luttjetrut
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those guys are not paramedics, they are wearing police uniforms.

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    #28

    When Integrity Pays Off

    Smiling homeless man returns lost $10,000 check, gains housing and job, showing inspiring weird facts about the world.

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    #29

    Cleaning Up The Competition

    Man cleaning bathroom mirror in janitor uniform illustrating weird facts about the world and surprising employee benefits.

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's really nice but $140,000 for Uni?? WOW.

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    #30

    Hunting Made Hearable

    Child laughing while holding a beeping Easter egg created by dad to help visually impaired kids join egg hunts, weird facts world

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    #31

    Luck’s Wildest Comeback

    Man in blue shirt recounting weird facts about surviving death and winning jackpots in a random world story.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The universe's way of apologising to the guy. :p

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    #32

    Unspoken Bonds

    Man smiling as gorilla touches his face, showcasing one of the weird facts about the world involving Koko the gorilla.

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    Kay blue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I did not need to cry today, thanks BP!

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    #33

    Silent Rebels Only

    Close-up of a cat with a caption about weird facts revealing cats understand human commands but ignore them.

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    imontape
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That cat could not look more smug lol

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    #34

    Almost Too Late

    Aerial view of a Kansas home surrounded by scorched land after a wildfire, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    #35

    Mud Therapy Moments

    Woman covered in mud holding a horse's head stuck in mud, illustrating weird facts about the world and unusual events.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I read a novel once which opens with a pony getting stuck in the sand at the beach. The owner and her mother end up going "oh well, whatcha gonna do", shrugging and going home, leaving the poor thing to its fate! Then when they come back the next day and find out someone else has rescued the poor animal and taken it away they actually have the gall to be upset about it. I was so infuriated I stopped reading and never finished the book.

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    #36

    Brains Over Beauty

    Black and white photos of Hedy Lamarr with a fact about her invention of frequency hopping in weird facts about the world.

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    Phill Healey
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    At the beginning of World War II, she and composer George Antheil developed a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to defeat the threat of jamming by the Axis powers. Although the US Navy did not adopt the technology until the 1960s, the principles of their work are incorporated into Bluetooth and GPS technology and are similar to methods used in legacy versions of CDMA and Wi-Fi.This work led to their induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.

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    #37

    Grandmas Over Chefs

    Elderly woman washing carrots in kitchen, illustrating weird facts about unique global restaurants and grandmas cooking.

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    #38

    Nature’s smallest hero

    Three-year-old girl survives 11 days in Siberian forest with her dog, showcasing an incredible weird fact about the world.

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    Bean
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Wonderful story. I just need to point out the forest isn’t infested with bears and wolves - they live there.

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    #39

    Chopped and Served

    Chef Gordon Ramsay with a funny weird fact about his prison cooking show and hiring an inmate in London restaurant.

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    Dave P
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It was a show about teaching cooking skills to prisoners to give them a job when they get out to rehabilitate them. Ramsey runs a foundation for that and has led to thousands of ex-cons in the UK getting gainful employment when they get out.

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    #40

    Love Lost and Found

    Elderly Russian couple reunited after 60 years apart, a surprising weird fact about the world showing love and fate’s persistence.

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    #41

    Saving Two Lives With One Move

    Puppy lying on grass illustrating a weird fact about the world involving kidney transplants and stray animals.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That's nice! I hope it saves many dogs.

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    #42

    Unbreakable Bond Moment

    Father saving son in hospital standoff after wrongful brain-dead declaration offers a fresh perspective on weird facts.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Good for you Dad! Glad he recovered. The gun was a little much but...it saved his life.

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    #43

    Genuine Kindness Counts

    Bob Ross smiling while painting a landscape, illustrating weird facts about the world and unique artist habits.

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    Dan Padgett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yet again, an amazing human. It's just sad that for every Bob Ross, we get 200 eejits.

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    #44

    Flipping the Script

    Three people smiling at an event, illustrating weird facts about the world and social perspectives from history.

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    #45

    Respect Changes Everything

    Prison inmates in orange uniforms sitting at a table illustrating weird facts about respect and humanity.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Being in jail doesn't mean you're automatically a bad person. :)

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    #46

    Classical Petty Moves

    Portraits of Mozart and Adriana Ferrarese del Bene with a weird fact about Mozart’s unique song for her.

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    #47

    Still Punching After 40 Years

    Sylvester Stallone with turtles from Rocky movie, an example of weird facts about the world over 40 years old.

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    #48

    Island Survivor Story

    German Shepherd dog that survived swimming 2 miles and living on mice, a weird fact about the world.

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    #49

    Spice Blend Goals

    Painting showing Colonel Sanders with a man on his back holding a drumstick, illustrating a weird fact about the world.

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    #50

    Starting Small, Dreaming Big

    Black and white photo of a young man with text about weird facts related to acting roles and paychecks.

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    Mazer
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here is a list of people living in abject poverty before becoming famous Dwayne The Rock Johnson, Tiffany Haddish, Kat Graham, Chris Pratt, Annie Murphy, Amara La Negra, Chris Hemsworth, Chrissy Metz, Jennifer Lopez (who was homeless), Richard Madden, Ed Sheeran, etc etc etc. There are also people who became rich and/or famous and ended without a dime or roof over their heads

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    #51

    Forever a Mum Moment

    Elderly mother and son sharing a heartfelt moment, illustrating weird facts about the world and unique family bonds.

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    #52

    Heroic Ham Heroics

    Pig named Lulu saved owner by stopping traffic and helping during heart attack in a strange but true weird facts moment.

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    #53

    Queen’s Gambit Gets Real

    Woman standing on a giant chessboard holding a large chess piece, illustrating weird facts about the world and perspective.

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    #54

    Silent Heroes Remembered

    Monument in Russia honoring laboratory mice that died advancing scientific research, representing weird facts about the world.

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    #55

    Compassion By Law

    Sad dog behind a cage at a no-k**l German animal shelter highlighting weird facts about the world and animal laws.

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    #56

    Promises From a Young Prince

    Young Prince William with Princess Diana, illustrating a weird fact about the world and royal family dynamics.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Princess Diana was an amazing woman and a true humanitarian!

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    #57

    Nature’s Tiny Helpers

    Fish swim in water-filled rice fields demonstrating a weird fact about sustainable farming methods worldwide.

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    #58

    Double Trouble Hatchlings

    Two baby tortoises hatching together from one egg, showcasing weird facts about the world’s animal surprises.

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    #59

    When Justice Finally Hits

    Man in courtroom emotional after false charge dropped, illustrating weird facts about the world and unexpected life perspectives.

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    LunaLovegood987
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is why so many rape victims are not believed. A personal fúck you to this woman and any other people who do this and cause the real victims to be ignored.

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    #60

    The Nightly Scream Ritual

    University students in Sweden participate in the nightly Flogsta scream tradition to relieve stress in their neighborhood.

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    Julieandthephatones
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    why do i really wanna try this rn? this sounds so cool👍

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    #61

    Last Act of Kindness

    Teenager from Connecticut fulfills bucket list by saving a life before a fatal car accident, a weird fact about the world.

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    #62

    Tradition Meets Tribute

    Queen breaking tradition at Buckingham Palace after 9-11 shows historic weird facts about the world and its unique moments.

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    Caro Caro
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    What a kind and thoughtful thing to do.

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    #63

    Timeless Pub Vibes

    Sean’s Bar in Ireland is the oldest bar in the world, serving since 900 AD, a weird fact about the world’s history.

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    Kassiopeia
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Do they serve beer from the oldest brewery of the world?

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    #64

    Courage Beneath the Surface

    Rescue diver in cave, illustrating one of the weird facts about the world that offers a fresh perspective on bravery and sacrifice.

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    #65

    Unstoppable in Sandals

    Three women on a podium after an ultramarathon, highlighting weird facts about the world and unusual athletic achievements.

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    #66

    Built for Friendship Forever

    Four Texas couples built their own neighborhood with tiny houses and a community cabin for hanging out together.

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    #67

    Hidden Gold Vault Surprise

    Vault filled with gold bars at the Bank of England illustrating weird facts about the world with surprising discoveries from history.

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    #68

    Giving Back Against All Odds

    Elderly Bulgarian man known for donating begged money to charities, highlighting unusual and inspiring weird facts about the world.

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    Feral Heart
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Fun fact: in Croatian "dobar/dobri" means "good"... Guess he really was a good man

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    #69

    Bug-Free Paradise

    Scenic road in Iceland with purple flowers and mountains, highlighting weird facts about the world and unique wildlife absence.

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    B-b-bird
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    yeah... its cold enough :D but jokes aside, i wish to go there one day, must be amazing country

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    #70

    Unexpected Heroics at Sea

    Sea lion rescues man after Golden Gate Bridge jump in one of many weird facts about the world that inspire wonder.

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    #71

    Unexpected Lifesavers

    Group of men in suits and coats walking outdoors, illustrating weird facts about the world and unexpected humanitarian aid.

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    Dan Padgett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yeah, shame about the whole extortion, sex trafficking, drug dealing side of it.

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    #72

    Roots of Resilience

    Tree found at ground zero after 9/11, symbolizing survival, resilience, and rebirth in New York City’s urban landscape.

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    #73

    Ocean’s silent bodyguards

    Dolphins circling a lifeguard and daughter to drive away a shark, a weird fact about the world’s animal behavior.

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    Kay blue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A male Humpback whale protected a diver from a Tiger Shark.

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    #74

    Defying All Odds

    High school student survived being sucked from airplane struck by lightning, falling 3.2 km still strapped to her chair.

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    rumade
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Imagine the moment after landing where everything is still and you're there, strapped into your seat, in a corn field, wide eyed and windswept from the fall. Surreal

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    #75

    Vegas Tipping 101

    Man smiling in a suit with text about weird facts on tipping in Las Vegas involving a $5 and $100 chip.

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    Meg Curry
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is not the first time he's been called out for not tipping well. Charles Barkley felt bad for a waitress stiffed by Michael and tipped her instead.

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    #76

    Sharp Shooter Skills

    Vintage photos of Annie Oakley with text showcasing weird facts about her incredible shooting skills worldwide.

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    #77

    Jealous Much, Pup?

    Image showing a study fact about dogs’ jealousy, featuring a couple and a husky with a snowy mountain background.

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    #78

    Respect Across Enemy Lines

    Black and white photo of Teddy Roosevelt’s son, accompanied by a weird fact about his military service in World War I.

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    Hugh Willie Mungous
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Such honourable behaviour amongst airmen was common (on both sides) during WWI and even during WWII.

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    #79

    Silent Streets, Serious Minds

    Large group of South Korean students gathered outdoors on Suneung day, a weird fact about global exam silence traditions.

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    #80

    Walking Proof of Resilience

    Man hiking across a road with a cart and Love Life sign, illustrating weird facts about the world and resilience.

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    OCD Mom
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I feel so bad for these parents. They do not get a closure.

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    #81

    Unlikely Heroes in the Sky

    WWII story of a German pilot saving a crippled American plane featuring weird facts about the world and history.

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    J. F.
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Charlie Brown and Franz Stiegler: The B-17 was heavily damaged and going down, but Brown was able to get it stable again. The german air field commander said that any pilot who shoots at parachutes will be executed, and Stiegler considered the barely flying plane as parachute. He flew so close the the machine that the AA batteries couldn't shoot without hitting Stiegler, and he signaled Brown to land - which he refused. Stiegler decided to escort them out of the hostile air space

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    #82

    Sweet Storm Brewing

    Coffee served with cotton candy cloud that melts and rains sugar, a unique weird fact about the world’s coffee culture in Shanghai.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A cafe in my area had this on the menu! I ordered it, of course, but it just turned out to be a hot chocolate with a huge wad of fairy floss dumped on top of the mug. Damn. (At least it was good fairy floss).

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    #83

    Respect Runs Deep

    Elderly man sitting on orange playground spring rider in park illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    rumade
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sucks for anyone with abusive parents :/

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    #85

    Melanism Mysteries Unveiled

    Black panther walking on grass with a weird fact about melanism from 120 weird facts about the world collection.

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    #86

    Unlikely Railroad Hero

    Black and white photo of a baboon employed as a railroad signalman showcasing weird facts about the world.

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    Ian Webling
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This was in South Africa. The railway worker trained him after he he lost his legs. The baboon was paid in brandy.

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    #87

    Backyard Michelin Dreams

    A man created a top London restaurant using fake reviews and served microwaved food in his backyard.

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    Ola Pe
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Saw a documentary about it. Tells a lot about our mad social media condition

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    #88

    Playing Uncle Like a Pro

    Jay Leno standing beside a red Lamborghini Countach showcasing weird facts about the world with a unique school story.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Telling a lie is never good but perhaps the child was just trying to fit in. Sad that things like that happened but glad that Leno helped him out. Hopefully Leno told him about lying to people.

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    #89

    History in the Genes

    Reconstruction of 9,000-year-old Cheddar Man skeleton and his modern descendant shown side by side.

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    Donnie Mc00
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    the likeness is incredible. I wonder if they reconstructed the face after meeting the Teacher?

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    #90

    Quiet Observers, Deep Thinkers

    Silhouette of a person sitting alone under a purple sky, illustrating weird facts about human social behavior and introverts.

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    Rissie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sad, lonely introverts... Such judgment. How about individuals who like to observe rather than act and join immediately. The human species thrives on finding patterns and experiencing new things, when in reality we are the novelty ourselves.

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    #91

    No Fooling Around

    Woman smiling and pointing at a BMW with a NOFOOL license plate in a weird facts about the world setting.

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    Dodo
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Honestly glad it wasn't a joke. That's punching down.

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    #92

    Master of Multiple Deals

    Two iPhone 7 devices stacked on c*****d ground with a weird fact about a woman in China using gifts to buy a house.

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    #93

    Coffee Cameo Hustle

    Brad Pitt cameo in Deadpool 2 paid with coffee, a weird fact about the world’s most unusual movie trivia.

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    #94

    Ancient Speed Secrets

    Fossilized human footprints in Australia showing 20,000-year-old weird facts about the world’s past discoveries.

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    #95

    Against All Odds

    Eminem’s unique Oscar win fact shown in a dark setting, illustrating weird facts about the world perspective.

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    Dan Padgett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be honest, he spent the time doing something better.

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    #96

    When Robots Meet Reality

    Hitchhiking robot hitchBOT with LED face and colorful arms holding a beer bottle, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    Kerri Peek
    Community Member
    Premium
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I hate my own country so much. We are embarrassing.

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    #97

    Unexpected Bear Boss Energy

    Grizzly bear known as The Boss shows unusual behavior, a weird fact that offers a fresh perspective on the world.

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    alex mitchell
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Needs to eat Springsteen for the title. There can be only one!

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    #98

    Still Waiting on That Party

    Skeleton lying on a couch illustrating one of the weird facts about the world involving a man found dead for decades.

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    #99

    Behind Every Legend

    Two men sitting on a couch, one making a hand gesture, illustrating weird facts about the world and freestyle battle history.

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    #100

    Thrones in Unexpected Places

    Iron throne covered in snow in a vast icy landscape, illustrating a weird fact about the world and hidden treasures.

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    Kay blue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The one in the UK was found less than a mile from where I live.

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    #101

    Mosquitoes and Mic Drops

    Bill Gates holding jar of mosquitoes during TED talk illustrating weird facts about the world and malaria awareness.

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    Dan Padgett
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Man, imagine being so rich that releasing mosquitoes into an auditorium gets you praise. On a serious note, I love Bill. He's done so much with the Foundation.

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    #102

    Racing Legends Never Quit

    Black and white photo of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford sitting on a porch, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    DC
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sweet, but ... but they were both bitter and mean persons. Henry Ford expressed he liked how germany was run in the thirties, being an antisemit as well, and Edison ... well, where to begin, where to begin ... has he ever invented anything himself, not just taking credit for what competitors and employees have come up with?

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    #103

    Degree Collector Extraordinaire

    Man with over 25 degrees sitting at a desk, showcasing weird facts about the world and extreme educational achievements.

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    Lovin' Life
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Damn! I thought the 5 years I have spent was a long time in Uni!

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    #104

    Scary Success Story

    Surveillance-style image with a paranormal scene illustrating weird facts about the world’s most successful low-budget movie.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Also the sequel was filmed in the same house as the first movie - the director's house. But it looks different because he used his earnings from the first movie to add an extension and generally spruce the place up.

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    #105

    When Heroism Meets Hallucination

    Man breaks into burning home to save dog, later learns it was an LSD-induced hallucination, a weird fact about the world.

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    #106

    Still Dropping Wisdom

    Tree where Isaac Newton discovered gravity surrounded by a woven fence in a green park with other trees around.

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    Katie Lutesinger
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The thing about the apple hitting him on the head is a myth, however.

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    #107

    Four Flavors of Tipsy

    Group of people holding glasses of drinks in a toast, illustrating weird facts about the world and social behavior.

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    #108

    Inception Snacking

    Close-up of a Kit Kat broken in half, illustrating weird facts about the world with nested layers inside the chocolate bar.

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    #109

    Kids Rule These Streets

    Busy Tokyo street scene with pedestrians and vehicles illustrating weird facts about the world and global perspectives.

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    #110

    Living With The King

    Family in 1953 with pet lion indoors, showcasing one of the weird facts about the world that challenges perspective.

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    Kay blue
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    There are more Tigers privately owned in the US than there are in their natural habitats.

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    #111

    Steeped in Cuteness

    Tea bag shaped like a goldfish swimming in a mug, illustrating weird facts about the world for a fresh perspective.

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    Rissie
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    "For best experience, use transparant container". Now it looks like a dead mouse in your cup at first glance...

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    #112

    Outcast by Color

    A rare ginger seal on rocky beach with other seals in distance, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    TheVioletDragon
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Noooo! She can come live with me, a fellow ginger!

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    #113

    Unexpected Friendships

    Side-by-side photos of two men with text about a weird fact connecting them, illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    #114

    Home Delivery, Then and Now

    Side-by-side images of a mail order house from 1916 and 2018 illustrating weird facts about the world.

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    Marette
    Community Member
    3 years ago (edited) Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did they include the Allen key?

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    #115

    Hangover Hack Uncovered

    Glass of banana milkshake with pink straw and a banana slice, illustrating weird facts about the world and unique remedies.

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    Kevin Gerke
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    And if you freeze the bananas first, it will be the same consistancy of a Wendy's Frosty. Soo good with a drop of vanilla.

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    #116

    Perfect for Cuddle Experts

    Couple sleeping on a love mattress designed for couples who enjoy sleeping on each other's arms, weird facts about the world.

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    Josephine
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I would lose my phone in the mattress, every day.

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    #117

    End of an Era

    A man petting Sudan, the last male northern white rhino, with guards nearby in a dry outdoor setting under a dark sky.

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    #118

    Quick Checkmate Secrets

    Chessboard setup with a fact about weird facts in the world mentioning the Fool's mate winning in two moves.

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    T'Mar of Vulcan
    Community Member
    3 years ago Created by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The school I teach at played another school (we're both state/public schools but the other school always acted like they were better than other state schools) and they beat the pants off us using this move set. (I had not taught my chess kids this move set as I wanted them to develop their own strategies.) The next time we played that school, I had taught them the counter to it, so the next time we won. The next season that school suddenly "didn't have time" to play chess matches anymore.

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    #119

    When Fame Doesn’t Pay

    Man holding a rifle by the sea, illustrating one of the weird facts about the world that offer a fresh perspective.

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    #120

    Graduation by Disaster

    Students in graduation gowns throwing caps with black smoke from a burning university, illustrating weird facts about the world perspective.

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