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Nothing makes you more of a nuisance than sharing random trivia without any context. Broadening our knowledge about the world, however, is something we can't avoid. It's too interesting and too easy to get lost in. To teach you everything you need to know to bore people to death we've compiled some of the most surprising truths from Fact Republic.

From a carrier pigeon racing with internet technology to a badass Titanic passenger, the things on this list will surely spark your interest in random trivia. Scroll down to learn a thing or two and upvote your favorite entries! If, however, this series doesn't ease your thirst for knowledge, check out these 30 happiest random facts as well!

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    Phoebe Bean
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    From Wikipedia: "Neighbours had assumed the flat was unoccupied, and the odour of decomposing body tissue was attributed to nearby waste bins. The flat's windows did not allow direct sight into the accommodation. Drug addicts frequented the area, which may explain why no one questioned the constant noise from the television. Half of her rent was being automatically paid to Metropolitan Housing Trust by benefits agencies, leading officials to believe that she was still alive. However, over two years, £2,400 in unpaid rent accrued, and housing officials decided to repossess the property. Her corpse was discovered on 25 January 2006 when bailiffs had forced entry into the flat. The television and heating were still running due to her bills being continually paid for by automatic debit payments and debt forgiveness."

    Paula McIntyre Whyte
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    That is so unbelievably sad. Who were the presents for? Did no one check on her?

    Painted Baer
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    6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    So terribly sad she died completely alone. Completely. Nobody knew she was dead...for three years!

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

    as much as I'd like to be alone most of my life, I do not want to die unnoticed like this.

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

    Presents probably intended to friends and relatives who never found her missing...

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