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Okay, anyone who doesn’t enjoy feeding their brain with fresh random facts, raise your hand! I clearly sense a silence behind the laptop, and it’s no wonder that educational social media has become so popular lately.

While wasting much of our lives on the screens, we at least get to learn something useful to pump our brain muscles or get ready for trivia battles. And if you’re one of the facticionados (does this word exist?!), you probably know the Twitter page Uber Facts very well already. With a whopping audience of 13.6 million followers, it’s an ultimate powerhouse for random knowledge nobody knew they needed.

According to the account’s description, it features “the most unimportant things you'll never need to know,” so you get the fun aspect of it. Below, we wrapped up some of the most interesting bits of knowledge shared on the page, so I leave the stage to them!

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    Milady Blue
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is a great idea - encourages people to do good by showing them exactly what good they have done so far.

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    With educational social media accounts getting more and more popular every day, you start to wonder how many of them are actually legit. After all, no so-called “fact” shared online can be taken as it is, as we have to remind ourselves that fake news spreads six times faster on social media than facts.

    Also known as fake news, these pieces of disinformation can even be used as a political tool and weapon, and poses a real danger to those with an untrained eye. Sometimes, however, the information gets so disseminated that you may not even suspect it's faulty.

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    Jennik
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I wonder what America's constitution would look like these days if that had been implemented...

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    vishpri
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I have been a living book. I told about my own life and the borrowers could ask questions if they wanted clarification on something. It was very interesting and the conversations with the borrowers were interesting. (I am from Finland).

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    So to find out how exactly an average Internet user like us can learn to separate true facts from false information, we previously spoke with Daniel Markuson. Markuson is the cybersecurity expert at NordVPN and he shared some very useful tips and insights. Markuson explained that there is no foolproof method to separate truth from misinformation.

    But a general rule of thumb is to check the source’s credibility: “This particularly applies to social media platforms because they are optimized to increase engagement and lack appropriate gatekeeping features that filter out misinformation.”

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    CatGirl
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So that their handlers don't leave them behind in the field - that would be endangering the life of a senior (and fellow) soldier

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    When it comes to determining if the news source is credible, there are some telling signs to look for. It turns out that, often, unreliable news sources impersonate well-known ones by misspelling their names in the URL. “Similarly, they might use unconventional domain extensions instead of the usual “.com” or “.org.” In general, make sure that your news comes from established, well-known sources. These types of outlets get information directly from primary sources and must uphold their reputation.”

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    Lys Chen
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    But honestly, who would tell their boss they´re getting an abortion? This is a very intimate topic and I am sure for assumption of costs there are some forms to fill and some Becky in accounting that would gossip to others about it. At least that would be something I wouldn´t be willing to risk..

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    UpQuarkDownQuark
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    A cat, too. I sometimes feel like the hole in my life since I lost my little guy will never heal.

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    When asked about the reasons why fake news has become so widespread, the cybersecurity expert said that it’s “due to factors that concern both the content of the messages and the technological foundation of platforms on which the news is proliferated.”

    “Fake news is usually related to current affairs and makes remarkable, emotion-inducing claims. This, combined with the fact that social media platforms collect data on what kind of posts users spend the most time on and feed them content with similar characteristics, provides the perfect conditions for the spread of misinformation,” Daniel concluded.

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    ADHORTATOR
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I can confirm, my father cooked more often than my mother and now I am doing the ironing :-)

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    Arcade Fire_Fan
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I always say I’m a terrible liar and clearly lie about tiny things that I won’t get in trouble for just so I can get away from the bigger trouble by lying like a mastermind. Oh man, what did I do with my life?

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    René Studer
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I‘m glad I‘m not a seahorse. I can barely manage to walk in the morning.

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    Judi Michelle
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ::GASP:: WHAT?!? I am so shocked. I cannot even believe it! You mean to tell me.... :-/ I am seriously just blown away! This is the most upsetting news I have heard this millisecond. My entire existence is a lie. Flabbergasted does not even cover it......

    Michelle M
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Here's what astrology means to me. I don't believe in it, but I don't think it's c**p either. I follow an astrology site that gives positive messages. This month, I'm meant to be more assertive. I do not believe in the stars and signs and shits, but if I can make my life better by working on these advice, makes sense. Worked for me last year. November asked me to end toxic relationships. I finally had the courage to do so, and felt lighter. People love to hate astrology, but it has its positive sides.

    julie son
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't advocate for astrology, but the implication that they found 10 million compatible couples anywhere is a bit of a stretch. :)

    Cee
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Only because the researchers were Gemini, Libra, Sagittarius, and Pisces

    Xandra
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For someone who believes in astrology, it could in a way influence the success of a relationship, through "self-fulfilled prophecy" (unconsciously sabotaging the relationship if you believe it won't work).

    Remi (He/Him)
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Astrological sign is based on what imaginary collection of stars called constellation was behind the sun when you were born.... if you had been born a couple of thousand years ago that is.

    AnonymousApple
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm not huge into astrology, but I've noticed that every single Aquarius meme I see is accurate af.

    Yayheterogeneity
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Tell that to Sri Lankans. They can only marry, if the astrologers give them the "right" prediction based on their astrological signs.

    Yayheterogeneity
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I actually got to know a girl from there who wasn't allowed to marry the man she wanted and was afterwards seen as 'touched'. Fortunately she was highly intelligent and against all odds got a degree although she came out of severe poverty and afterwards went abroad to work in a humanitarian programme.

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    Draga Millani
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ok but to be fair they don't know how well those couples actually got along

    Segovax the Pict
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    It's almost like the time of year you are born has nothing to do with your personality.

    B Lorax
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    If common sense actually existed, they wouldn't need to run this analysis.

    Bubbles and sparks
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Sometimes, well, actually always....I wonder why so much money is being spend on these ridicules researches when just about everyone with a bit of common sense could have told that... All that money could have been used on so many better things, like cancerresearch for example...

    Honu
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    To be fair, the quote just says "researchers". It doesn't mean they got a grant for it. It could just be some science-minded folks with access to a public records database and some simple programming skills. This sounds like something I'd do if I was bored for an afternoon.

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    Zack Podany
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Now I'm curious if they used the corrected astrological math or the widely-accepted-but-flawed traditional math. I mean it's BS either way, I'm just curious.

    Analyn Lahr
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I think Astrology is just for fun. I don't take it seriously. It can be a fun tool for creating characters in writing though.

    Dead Rat
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    They shouldn't even bother to research that, astrology is not science , its a bunch of bull c**p

    Suzanne Tilson
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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put the horoscopes away people , try personality tests instead

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    Michelle M
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Did you know? Tony Soprano used to get a lot of calls from real life "wiseguys". Someone once called to criticize him for wearing shorts in the show. "A don never wears shorts," they said. Tony never wore shorts after.

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    MacFrog
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    However, if they commit other crimes during their escape (e.g. damage to property), they will be punished for that, too, once they are captured again. After a proper trial, of course.

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    Devil child
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Well cos it's normal to love and hug your kid. They feel safe and accepted.

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    Gaya Knust
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is actually fascinating. Alarming that it can affect the brain in such way, but fascinating nonetheless.

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    NsG
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    For the sake of context, is "mass shooting" defined as more than two people shot in the same incident, or is it a higher number? I'm not being flippant, I want to know the definition as commonly understood (there's a difference in defining murders as spree, mass and serial, and I wanted to know if shootings are the same)

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    Kim Kermes
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Which means cashiers in the US are running 20 marathons each year, or more than 1 and a half each month.

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    flutterbyy
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Where was this fact when I punched that mean girl who stole my colouring book back in 1st grade?

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    Huddo's sister
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    We had a road ad in my state for a while 'Wipe off 5, stay alive' though being Australia it was 5kms

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    MsLou
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why I found this to be so endearing and so sweet! I love it!

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    Scotira
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    As does chocolate or any other sugary treat. It has more to do with dopamin and serotonin being released when eating sugar and giving you "a high" than with ice cream itself.

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    Lucinda Speer
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Put the lime in the coconut and drink dem bode up and call me in the morning.

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    Zedrapazia
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Depends on the country, drywall for example burns a lot easier than massive concrete walls.

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    Zedrapazia
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Recently I discovered that nearly all the music listened to since i was like 8 is emo music (despite not even knowing at that age what an emo is or how to differentiate music styles) and still can't believe it took me until 20 years old to notice that.

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    MacFrog
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I guess that should be something like butt-to-body ratio. Just thinking of elephants here...

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Unfortunately, he might not have been too wrong about that...

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Student debt, medical debt, unreasonably high rent/mortgage? $100000 may seem like a lot, but not that much when a single accident or disease can put you several tens of thousands in debt.

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    2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    just today we found 3 kittens, being dump in a dumpster outside my office parking lot. they were put inside a tied plastic bag . there is really no shred of humanity left to just take the poor babies to shelter. I hope whoever did that will have a horrible death

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    Gaya Knust
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm a Nintendo girl through and through, but have to admit the ps2 had great games. Never had one myself, but would play at friends' houses.

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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I LOVED those films. I don't care who said they were crass and tasteless. They were ace.

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