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The internet is an endless source of information, both vital and completely irrelevant. And diving in this sea of dense information where it’s easy to get lost, some sources of content prove to be golden nuggets.

Like the Instagram account with a rather laconic title “Not Common Facts,” which provides exactly what it says. With a mind-blowing 7.3M followers, it’s social media’s beloved destination for interesting, unheard, weird, and quirky facts to pump up that trivia muscle.

Below we selected a batch of the most entertaining ones that you may not have heard, so scroll down and upvote your favorites as you go!

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

    That makes this beautiful wedding dress all the more special.. Wow! Such a skilled woman...

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

    I like the way they use reading to reduce the sentences of the prisoners with an activity that can help them in the long run. (The reading, not necessarily the book report writing.)

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    Every fact we stumble across on social media has to be taken with a pinch of salt, so that's why we must fact check it. You see, whether it's COVID-19, climate change or migration — fake news spreads six times faster on social media than facts. Those pieces of disinformation, known as fake news, are harmful. They are partially or often completely false and deliberately disseminated to influence political views or generate as many clicks as possible.

    The danger of fake news is the fact that to an untrained eye, the average internet user, it’s very difficult if not impossible to separate it from credible information. To find out how exactly we can separate true facts from false information, Bored Panda spoke with Daniel Markuson, the cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, who shared some very useful tips and insights.

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

    WAITTTTT HOLD UPPPP.... SpongeBob wasn't just a dish sponge.... THERE ARE ACTUAL YELLOW SPONGES IN THE WATER

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

    I'm pretty sure this is how the series was invented since the creator was a marine scientist himself.

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

    SPONGY BOB square PAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAANTS doo doo doo doo doo doo doo dooo

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

    Is there an air-filled dome with an oak tree in it nearby? That would be Ms. Sandy Cheeks' place.

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

    Damnit this would have been epic if the location was Bikini Atoll.

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

    Do you guys also find it super weird that a sponge is actually an animal and not just something someone invented to make doing the dishes easier or are you guys actually smart

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

    Are we sure that wasn't intentional to get kids interested in marine biology?

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

    If you listen very closely, you can hear their dumb little voices 😆

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

    Eeek. Did Sponge Bob and Patrick circle the drain? There were rumors about Billy Blobfish replacing Mr Sponge and Patrick having a herd of baby turtles to keep him busy.

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

    Many people don't know that sponges used to be live in the oceans. Most are fake chemically produced now.

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

    Of course the marine biologist had to take it back to the lab and study it, thus killing the only one of its kind.

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

    It was never said that the biologist took the sample, or that they are one of their kind..

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

    WHO LIVES IN THE PINEAPPLE UNDER DA SEA? SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS!!!!!

    glowworm2
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    2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't think "Patrick" should be so close to "Spongebob". In real life, starfish eat sponges.

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

    It's also great for the economy. Giving people more opportunities to go out, vacation, spend money etc. does wonders to the economic cycles -- and it makes happier employees.

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    While there is no foolproof method to separate truth from misinformation, a general rule of thumb is to check the source’s credibility, Daniel said. “This particularly applies to social media platforms because they are optimized to increase engagement and lack appropriate gatekeeping features that filter out misinformation.”

    “It is also important to weigh the claims against other sources. If a publication makes monumental claims that are exclusive to that platform, do not take them at face value,” he added.

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    When it comes to determining if the news source is credible, Daniel said that sometimes 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.”

    If you’re still not sure, Daniel suggests looking into the author, researching them, and making sure their credibility is up to par. “It is also important to weigh our own perception and not let our biases skew our understanding of events. Seek out differing opinions and try not to associate facts with ideological dogma.”

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

    I’ve never seen this picture and I’ve got to say, this is F***ing scary as s***. Like, there is absolutely no question as to this lion’s intention and it really strikes me that humans can read faces of different species so well; and also that the exact same expression can be read on the face of a human. That’s probably part of why I found it so scary. It reminded me of a human. “Here’s Johny!”

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

    I always wake up before my alarm, but that means i cant sleep in on weekends either

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

    "It's almost midnight why don't you go home earlier today mr suzuki?"

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

    Not at all. I have always enjoyed those activities. And here I am, a cripple that cannot work, afford anything and that depends on the charity of her loved ones to live.

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

    Oh f**k this. Sorry if I seem a bit messed up, I only slept a couple hours.

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

    Just spoke with my mom about this very thing at 2:30am this morning. We all do this but when it is over such little things that are easily resolved or are in the process of being handled it will enhance anxiety, stress, and depression. It is not worth it. We only have one shot at life and why let smaller b******t take you out.

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

    Well they found out a lot of the centenarians are actually people who died and whose families never reported it to keep collecting pensions. https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-pacific-11258071

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

    That explains why my dreams are more fun than my real life! Well, some of them.

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

    Unlike religious fundamentalists want people to believe bisexual behaviors are extremely normal in nature. Exclusively gay individuals are more rare but they also exist.

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

    I love broccoli, thank you inventors of green crisp goodness nom nom.

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

    Correction: People who have money enough to spend it on vacation is more relaxed and happy.

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

    I would have thought that red hair and gray eyes are rarer, as both red hair and gray eyes are very rare.

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

    Is that because kissing is a health benefit or because one day she just decided "Meh, insurance company will pay out" . . . . . .

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

    Some people can also not visualize things in their head. It's called Aphantasia

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

    Not to ruin a lovely idea, but, aren't you going to be more focused on driving a curve than you are a straight road? So wouldn't you have more time to glance at the scenery if the road was straight?

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

    I'm really liking these intellect and stamina facts. Riding on the crest of a humongous wave thanks to these.

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

    As in "all oxygen atoms dissapear", I figure. Not only the free ones, but also those bound in anything.

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

    Don’t mind me. Just trying to cover up something posted by a racist jackass.

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

    Psst, want to buy some? Got some in the lock up near the bridge I am selling.

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

    My first impulse was to say he deserved a medal, then I thought about police, emergencies, etc.

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

    now, cuddle with a purring kitty and you've got twice (or more!) the healing power!!

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

    Being with someone who causes you endless drama and stress is worse than being alone AND smoking!

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

    There is a student who is kicking themselves daily, not very fair is it?

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

    During a war his father took 2 year old him and his brother to the forest after a bomb killed the rest of his family. Fearing that the war wasnt over they built a shelter and stayed there for 41 years. When an explorer found him and exposed him to the outside world he simply went back to the forest inspite of the endless opportunities. EDIT: i may have phrased the last sentence wrong. I forgot to add that we should learn something from him

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

    They Give Employees Help To Get Food Stamps Because The Don't Pay A Living Wage

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

    Is it me or is it that only the richest people seem to get free stuff. I mean, it seems that they could afford a box of chicken nuggets.

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

    Good for you censor fairy, I'm loving the can't be bothered rebellion of the censoring today.

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

    Most of the riches of the British royal family are loot and plunder from other people’s countries.

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

    Like my retriever girl. I am sure that if you would leave her 25kg bag of food open she would eat it all and then die

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

    What kind of a bug? Because when I try going on youtube on my xbox, sometimes the first icon works, but sometimes it crashes. But then I try accessing youtube by going in "other apps" and then it works fine.

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

    This could be true, but the main reason is because the machines are hard to clean and can take a few hours to do so, they just say they're broken as an excuse.

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

    As a German I can say, that it is not common. Ususally bride and groom spend the nights apart or at least prepare separately on the special day

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

    So late risers outperform early risers but also 7am risers outperform everyone else?

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

    Untrue. Our males have been becoming less and less big compared to females since the time that we split from chimpanzees. The sexual dimorphism of our species is much smaller than previous humans and smaller than chimpanzees and other mammals. This is done by sexual selection and occurs in species that are more social, less violent and whose males tend to cooperate in child rearing. In that case females prefer males that are more "feminine" looking, opposed to violent species where the males do not help with the offspring (like gorillas) where males are much bigger than females. Primitive humans were not huge brutes that needed to defend their females from other males. They cooperated with the females, who could also defend themselves.

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