50 Of The Most Interesting And Fascinating Facts And Images Shared On “Be Amazed” (New Pics)
Did you know that humans shed 200,000,000 skin cells every hour or that the Philippines has more than 7,600 islands?
These pieces of information don’t necessarily add value to your life, but it’s always nice to learn something new. That’s what this list is all about.
We’ve picked out some of the most interesting posts from the Be Amazed subreddit. All 8.3 million members share a fascination for people, places, and events that have made a mark throughout history. Each image is worth spending some time on.
But don’t just take our word for it. Scroll through this compilation and enjoy expanding your understanding of everything around you.
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Jason Momoa Being Awesome
Fearless Beyond Expression
These Two Took Care Of Elderly Residents After They Were Abandoned In A Care Home After It Closed Down
Since we’re on the topic of fascinating facts, did you know that McDonald’s once created bubblegum-flavored broccoli? Let that sink in for a few moments.
This was back in 2014 when health advocates compelled the fast-food giant to enhance the nutritional quality of its menu items. The idea was to introduce healthy eating to children through this innovative Happy Meal addition.
However, during focus group discussions, the idea was a flop, and the company was urged to scrap it altogether.
Amazing!
A Great Person And An Even Greater Idea
Brave Man Fights His Own Battles
We know the Olympics as a prestigious event where athletes from around the world showcase their skills while representing their respective nations. But from 1912 to 1948, art competitions were part of the events.
People vied for the same bronze, silver, and gold medals across five categories: literature, architecture, painting, music, and sculpture. An international jury determined the winners.
Thank You Tula
A True Hero
Sir Fredrick Banting
The late Neil Armstrong became a household name for being the first human being to set foot on the moon. But in 2004, he was in the news headlines after barbershop owner Marx Sizemore collected his hair clippings and sold them for a whopping $3,000 to collector John Reznikoff.
Armstrong threatened to sue Sizemore, who refused to give in. Reznikoff, however, donated an additional $3,000 to charity.
This Father With Down Syndrome Raised A Son That Is Now A Doctor
Keanu On His Private Foundation
You Daily Dose Of A Goodboy!
Since 2011, the pope has been ineligible to donate his organs. According to Vatican officials, the pope’s body “belongs to the entire church” and must remain intact when buried. Others argue that the recipient may risk becoming an object of veneration, especially when the pope who passed on becomes a saint.
Until 1903, the Vatican in Rome removed the organs of a pope who had recently passed on and turned them into relics for the church.
Anti-Poachers Takes Selfie With Gorillas They Are Protecting
Love And Care Can Transform Anything To Beautiful
This Is What Humanity Is All About
Now, it’s your turn, readers. Do you have any interesting facts that you would want to share? Which of these did you find the most fascinating? Let us know in the comments below!
Chuck Feeney: The Guy Who Helped Students Avoid Crushing Debt
Iranian Chess Player Dorsa Derakhshani Was Given An Ultimatum By The Islamic Regime: Wear The Hijab Or You’re Banned From Competing. She Didn’t Just Refuse; She Joined The U.S. Team, Became A Chess Grandmaster, A World Champion, And Recently Started Medical School
Maybe the Islamic regime should be banned. I pray one day all of them will be gone and Iran will be the great nation it once was and not strangled to death by a religion that treats women like garbage.
We Don't Deserve Dogs
Vlc's Creator Refused Several Tens Of Millions Of Dollars To Keep The Software Ads Free
A Real Life Superhero
These 2 Frames Captured By The Russian Photographer Vadim Trunov May Be The Cutest Photos Of All Time
Hold on Hilda, now show those feathers like one of those French girls.
In Brazil, This Couple Planted 2 Million Trees In 18 Years True Heroes
In 2012, Lenovo CEO Yang Yuanqing Received A $3 Million Bonus For The Company’s Financial Success. Rather Than Keeping It, He Shared It With 10,000 Lower-Level Employees, Including Production-Line Workers And Assistants, Giving Each Around $314. Yang Repeated This Gesture In 2013
Perfect Shot Of A Red-Billed Oxpecker, Resting On The Horn Of This Rhino
True Hero
He Helped So Many People
A legacy far greater than anything people like Elon Musk will ever achieve.
This Guy Cleaned Up An Entire Park By Himself! He Went Hiking For At Least An Hour Everyday, Filling 1-2 Buckets To The Brim With Trash Every Hike
My sister bagged up a load of litter in her village, put it next to a public waste bin, and called the council to collect it as it wouldn’t all fit in her car. Meanwhile, some “public spirited” person reported her for fly-tipping, and she is battling a £4000 fine from the same council!
Kenyan Teenagers Plants 11 Trees For Every Goal He Scores
Shaq Ditched Reebok, Sold 400 Million Affordable Shoes With Walmart
Shaq is a great man. Super interesting guy, used to get deputized in every city he played, so he could help the communities that surrounded the arenas.
Respect
Dennis The Dieting Dog Lost 79% Of His Body Weight With Healthy Habits
That Feels Truly Wholesome
Find a corporation that would do something like that in 2024 and I'll show you aliens dancing on the moon.
Salute To This Mom
Well done, mama. Educating women and girls has been shown to be the best way to lift people out of poverty.
Most Difficult Drawing I've Ever Done - The Laces Destroyed Me
Overweight Since Childhood - No Energy, No Motivation, And A Growing Pile Of Health Issues Until I Decided To Make A Change
Imagine Being Able To Make Stone Look Soft
These Two Beauties Had Been Barn Mates But Were Separated For A Few Months. This Is Was What Happened When They Saw Each Other At The Horse Park After Their Long Absence From Each Other
I actually have a similar-ish picture of my horse and his best friend after mine had been kept in his stable for months with laminitis. When I let him back into the field for the first time, with the intention of just giving him 20 minutes out there to start with, he spent the entire time grooming with his bestie and didn't eat a single blade of grass.
Flowers After An Ice Storm
This Man Lived For 555 Days Without A Heart
The Guy Deserves Respect
It always makes me wonder why we can find the willpower to do hard things for people we love far more easily than for ourselves…
A Chunk Of Quartz Found In Arkansas Worth $4 Million
If There's A Wheel, There's A Way
Awesome And Heartwarming
The Tallest Tree In Wales Was Damaged By Lightning And Instead Of Cutting It Down, A Chainsaw Artist Did This As A Symbol Of The Trees Last Attempt To Reach The Sky
2 Teens Won $50,000 For Inventing A Device That Can Filter Toxic Microplastics From Water
“The Wrong Amazon Is Burning” On The Amazon Tower In Berlin
What An Awesome Idea
After 320 Days Of Work, My Pencil Drawing Is Finally Done
6 Months Sober
The Contents Of A Single Fire Truck
These made me feel very good about people. After all the negative AITAHs and malicious compliance, etc. that are placed on this site, it's nice to have some uplifting articles. You know, like how it used to be here on Bored Panda.
Really shouldn't have read this at work. Now I'm sniffling in my cubicle.
Loved this. Please no more fake am I the AH post and more more more of these.
I like the world,Always have. Had a fellow with no english installing my "Dish" Had him laughing so hard he almost fell of the roof! !That's how we should treat each other, no matter where we are from!
What a strange collections of photos! Some were wholesome stories, some well composed pictures, some people/animals that lost weight....
These made me feel very good about people. After all the negative AITAHs and malicious compliance, etc. that are placed on this site, it's nice to have some uplifting articles. You know, like how it used to be here on Bored Panda.
Really shouldn't have read this at work. Now I'm sniffling in my cubicle.
Loved this. Please no more fake am I the AH post and more more more of these.
I like the world,Always have. Had a fellow with no english installing my "Dish" Had him laughing so hard he almost fell of the roof! !That's how we should treat each other, no matter where we are from!
What a strange collections of photos! Some were wholesome stories, some well composed pictures, some people/animals that lost weight....