Article created by: Greta Jaruševičiūtė

The internet and social media aren’t there just to entertain you—they have a lot of educational potential as well. When you take educational content and add an entertaining spin, perhaps mixing in a dash of weirdness as well, you get something that’s captivating.

The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram account has been taking this approach for years and years. Today, we’re featuring some of the freshest, most unusual and intriguing facts about the world that the curators of the project have shared online. Scroll down to take a peek—these posts are something that might just pique your curiosity and awaken your inner researcher.

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Orange cat sitting on a chair with random facts text overlay about a cat owner and 911 call.

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    Principal embraces child outside school, showcasing an inspiring transformation journey.

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    Close-up of a dog's face with a fact about ancient Greeks and Romans engraving gravestones for dogs.

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    Dutch minesweeper camouflaged as an island during WWII, evading Japanese forces by day and moving at night.

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    Man walking a dog in a park during fall, related to random facts about dog owners' loyalty choices.

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    Elderly man carving a mountain path with a hammer and chisel, highlighting one of 43 random facts.

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    Man with glasses and a beard smiling, related to random facts about scholarships for average students.

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    Portraits of Margaret Ann Bulkley as Dr. James Barry, highlighting a notable gender disguise fact for SEO.

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    Man in green shirt sitting on beach interacting with a penguin, showcasing a unique friendship.

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    Bearded musician playing bass guitar on stage, known for using a "producer switch" trick to impress producers with random facts.

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    A young girl in Siberia with a dog, highlighting a survival story from a collection of random facts.

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    Man in blue shirt celebrating after winning jackpot, highlighting random facts about his survival and lottery win.

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    Squirrels with pumpkins, highlighting a random fact about their adoption habits.

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    #14

    Japanese pensioner in hat discusses volunteering after Fukushima nuclear disaster.

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    Three suited men walking in a Japanese street, illustrating random facts about the Yakuza's role in disaster relief.

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    #16

    Dolphin Pelorus Jack guiding ships through New Zealand's French Pass, highlighted for his unique role in maritime navigation.

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    Large dog running on snowy path with a fact about dog behavior overlaid at the bottom.

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    Random fact about a man altering a credit card contract and winning in court, highlighted on a gray background.

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    Hero Dog of WWI, Sergeant Stubby, wearing a military vest with medals, known for his bravery and service in battles.

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    André the Giant laughing on set with horses during "The Princess Bride" filming.

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    #21

    Native American women in cornfield, illustrating agricultural method involving corn, beans, and squash.

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    #22

    Two men in hats walking with bundled sticks, illustrating definitions of tramp, bum, and hobo in a humorous fact image.

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    #23

    Olympic rower in a boat, text highlights his pause during the race to let ducks pass, still winning fastest in round.

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    Buckingham Palace with a text overlay about a man embarrassed by a fart in front of Queen Elizabeth in the 1600s.

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    #25

    A dog lying awake, appearing thoughtful, conveying a sense of worry and emotion.

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    #26

    VanMoof bike box with TV image to reduce shipping damage, showcasing random facts about shipping improvements.

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    #27

    WALL-E robot against a futuristic landscape, inspired by Andrew Stanton's brainstorming for a post-Toy Story Pixar film.

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    A black bear sleeps on the ground holding an empty beer can, underscoring random facts about animals.

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    #29

    Two mice eating cheese statue on a building commemorates a historical event in London.

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    #30

    Ryan Reynolds wearing a Bea Arthur shirt in Deadpool, highlighting a random fact about a charity payment for rights.

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    A blind student playing quarterback with his father's guidance via walkie-talkie, showcasing remarkable play skills.

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    Man joyfully throwing money in the air, highlighting random facts and unexpected lottery win story.

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    Beethoven portrait with text about improvisation duel, showing historical random fact.

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    Man in glasses sharing random facts with a quote from Kim Peek about his memorization skills before 2009.

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    Snail with a unique left-coiling shell on a ledge, highlighting unusual biological facts in the background.

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    #36

    Fictional restaurant set in a yard with tables, showcasing the unusual success of fake reviews.

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    #37

    "Animated characters hugging during a Christmas episode, initially considered for cancellation by Nickelodeon executives."

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    Vintage photo of a Punjabi-Mexican couple with text explaining cultural unions in early 20th-century California.

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    Man walking in lush forest with text about random fact of someone chopping power poles for rescue.

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    #40

    Man driving a John Deere lawnmower on a road, highlighting a random fact about his 240-mile journey in 1994.

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    #41

    A Burger King Whopper with lettuce, tomato, and cheese, illustrating a 1998 April Fools' prank about a rotated "lefty" burger.

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    Person relaxing on a beach with a turquoise hat. Text reads Polish saying: "Not my circus, not my monkey."

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