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Most of us are guilty of spending an infinite amount of time scrolling. Whether it’s your Facebook feed that makes you numb or another questionable article you can’t be bothered to finish, we’ve all been there.

Luckily, there is a way to add some value to otherwise pretty useless scrolling. Thanks to this educational account dedicated to sharing miscellaneous facts, history bites, intriguing mysteries, and trivia bits, we have an entertaining collection prepared for you.

With 28.3K followers on its Instagram page, the “Store Of Fact” project clearly found its audience who come in for daily entertainment.

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Susan Green
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You go ladies! Can you imagine not being able to go to a soccer game just because you’re female?

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Despite the educational value interesting facts promise to deliver us, it’s important to remember to double-check them and the sources they are coming from. This is because fake news spreads six times faster on social media than real facts. By trying to generate as many clicks as possible or even influence political views, it can be particularly dangerous.

In a previous interview with Bored Panda, Daniel Markuson, the cybersecurity expert at NordVPN, said that although there’s no foolproof method to separate truth from fiction, the best thing to be safe 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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Daniel argues that it’s vital 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."

It’s important to be aware that unreliable news sources sometimes 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,” Daniel told us a while ago.

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Spikey Bunny
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There were a lot of unexpected heroes during lockdown, and he was definitely one of them. He made sure his students, and others, received the nutrition they needed to stay safe and healthy during their time away from school.

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If you’re still not sure whether the source is credible, you may want to look into the author and research them in order to be sure their credibility is up to par.

This, of course, requires extra effort rather than mindlessly devouring information online, but “it is also important to weigh our own perception and not let our biases skew our understanding of events.” Daniel’s advice was to seek out differing opinions and try not to associate facts with ideological dogma.

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.”

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Moreover, fake news not only typically involves current affairs but also often makes remarkable and 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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JB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

When asked if horses could be smaller than she, Thumbelina said, "Neigh."

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Sue Denham
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seriously? Not one other person gave up their seat for her during two pregnancies? You just do.

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SkyBlueandBlack
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that's a big part of why some homeless people in the US refuse to go to shelters; their pets will go into overcrowded city and county shelters. For others, the problem is that their kids will be taken. If we're gonna tackle this problem, we have got to start seeing homeless people as PEOPLE, not just trash to be cleaned up.

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QuirkyKittyGirl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I have gained a new respect for her. Bees are amazing creatures, and our future is intrinsically linked with theirs. #SAVETHEBEES!

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JayhawkJoey
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And their stripes are like fingerprints - each tiger's markings are unique.

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beautiful plumage
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

nope, not an odd chemical reaction. it's basically a diy skylight. in many villages where electricity is scarce, it can be pretty dark in some corners of homes and huts even during the day. so a diy skylight could help solve that problem. you drill/cut a hole the size of a coke bottle, fill it with water, a bit of bleach to keep the water from getting gross (and thus less transparent), and use a construction adhesive to secure the bottle and keep out rain. groups like "liter of light" [https://literoflight.org/] have helped pioneer this method around the world. they also get solar powered lights into the hands of those in need.

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Phobrek
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Village is occupied by retired Bond villains and evil geniuses.

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Joeshar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Researchers have also figured out that you can not walk cool while there is an explosion behind you.

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Neil Dymond
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What if the shirt hasn't shrunk but my stomach is bigger? Will it still work?

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David
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

the internet says this is a thing. doesn't sound perfect but the general idea the conditioner relaxes the fibers in the shirt. I'm guessing it needs to be plant fiber not plastic but not sure. "To help unshrink clothes, first, add 1 Tbsp. of conditioner to a small bucket or container filled with warm water, mixing the product in as much as possible. Fully immerse the shirt in the mixture and let it soak for 30 minutes. Finally, rinse out the conditioner and gently stretch the shirt to your desired size. Let it hang dry before wearing."

Jennifer Clayton
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It kinda works on plastic fibers, but depends how thick they are. I've used it on sweaters and it works the same on those whether natural or synthetic fibers, but shirts are more difficult. Just mix the water with conditioner while both are room temperature then add the ice. Swirl the garment around a bit and let it sit an hour. Come back and stretch it gently from seam to seam. Any finger marks could make it lumpy if you don't stretch from seams in both directions. If it's not able to stretch enough, leave it in a couple more hours and do the same thing. Rinse in cold water, gently, don't wash. Wring out and air dry. Then you can wash it.

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Kira Okah
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not ice water, warm Also not without you stretching it back to its original size.

Liubliana Puh Calmet
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Finally this is the first interesting thing that I find in this list... position # 3 when I am posting

Tuesday's child
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This sounds like a pretty good life hack considering I don't want to have a closet full of crop tops 😅

censorshipsucks
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

or just buy larger shirts and pre-shrink them, that's what i do. Because as soon as you wash it, it will shrink again

martymcmatrix
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If your favorite shirt shrinks, put your body in a sport suit and start exercising until the shirt will fit again“

Phil Vaive
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I learned that clothes shrink because the fibres of each thread become entangled in each other, so each thread pulls the threads surrounding it closer together (I'm not sure why it's heat that causes this). So it makes sense that conditioner would act like a lubricant and allow the threads to release each other, and since heat causes it to happen in the first place, ice water makes sense as the way to reverse it!

okpkpkp
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Like when I washed my GF's cashmere sweater. It could fit Barbie when it came out. Sadly, the GF left me.

backatya
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

for how long and I assume you don't throw it in the dryer to dry it

Dawn Woolley
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I recently shrunk a near-new T shirt, and not a cheap one either. I'm going to give David's suggestion a try first, and if that doesn't help, I'll get some cheap conditioner and try the cupful.

Peder Pedersen
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

naa - Go to jail. Bind 10 together and escape out from jail window to stretch shirts (remember shirts when safely on ground, use hook to release). This works 100% tried many times....

Susan Widomski
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What? Does that work on all my clothes where only the sleeves have shrunk? (I had to look up the past tense of shrink)

Ray Perkins
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it would work on my pants and belt. I think they've shrunk over the winter.

Vitiosus The Black Sheep
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wait what does this work on every natural fabric? Coz I accidentally shrunk my real vintage wool/linen vest 🥲

sbj
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I may have to stop using hair conditioner now, I was unaware of its secret powers!

AnnaB
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But won't it REshrink when you wash it to get the conditioner out?

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ThatG
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Except for the small fact that he doesn’t have any brothers… only a sister. The one on the left is an Icelandic Basketball player.

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Joeshar
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"If you are a bad child, this man will come" a method for babysitting maybe??

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BarBeeGirl
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I thought the difference was one would see you later but the other wouldn't see you for a while

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Jared Robinson
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You know that's a bridezilla " We are not rescheduling I don't care if there IS a volcano erupting."

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Gaming Chicken
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember remember this, mo was driving out of the training facility when the boys saw him and were chasing him. The kid hit the pole and mo turned his car around. This dude is awesome, helped his country during covid. Helped the thief that robbed his house find a job. He such a nice guy people wanted him to be president.

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Gionanna
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

But maybe a kind person will throw it away thinking you were just littering around

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

His death is accurate this photo has nothing to do with the event. https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/tents-situation/

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Phoenix(or nix)they/them
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

The picture is of a stye, but the information provided about pus is very correct. I can also explain what a stye is if anyone wants to know, but only if asked. And styes are also filled with pus

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Natalie Bohrteller
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Smiling and laughing are worth every wrinkle. They're my happy wrinkles and proof that I've had many a good time.

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sally
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why didn’t he just use makeup and not risk his life for a role?

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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Whoever made this post needs to lay off the drinking and take a basic writing class!

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