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There are few doubts that the world we live in is magnificent. However, at the same time, it’s also stranger than we could ever imagine. Aside from the fact that it’s the only planet believed to support life, it has plenty of various quirks, from uncommon natural phenomena to inherently strange organisms that call it home.

If you’re curious to know more about the peculiarities of our world, the Facebook page ‘Unusual Facts’ has your back. The range of these tidbits of information is so wide that there’s bound to be something for everyone. Scroll down to find them, and be sure to upvote the ones that surprised you the most.

While you’re at it, don’t forget to check out a conversation with Mark Janes, a chartered biologist, scientist, and author of 14 books who kindly agreed to share the most unusual fact from his field of expertise. 

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

This should be way higher. Not only for what she has created, but also as an inspiration for other young ladies.

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From his 34 years in the field of science, chartered biologist Mark Janes finds that the most peculiar thing about our world is that life, at its heart, is ridiculously simple, even though it doesn’t seem that way. 

Such realization dawned on him during his first lecture studying organic chemistry at college. “The lecturer said organic chemistry was the bedrock of the life sciences and carbon was the star of the show. He went on and on and on about how carbon was the backbone, core, or blueprint of life and had incredible properties.” 
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Teachers who love to teach are heroes, especially in this current cultural zeitgeist in the US

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

Kindness? Maybe. Also a clever marketing tactic.

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Once the lecturer moved on to draw a typical diagram of a carbon atom, Janes thought to himself, "Ok, if carbon is the blueprint and base of all life, do I look like anything like this image?”

The lecturer started explaining it by saying, “Carbon has a nucleus with 12 particles,” and Janes thought, “Well, my brain is clearly the nucleus of my body, and it breaks down to 12 cranial nerves; the numbers matched.”
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As an American, I am disgusted by the way we treated (and treat) Native Americans. We were the savages, not them.

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

Like her, I could never ever rest if my son were kidnapped. At long last, they were reunited and other families were helped. But oh my heart!

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He continued telling the story, “Then he said, 'Then the nucleus is housed in the ground state of the atom.' And I thought, 'My head (nucleus) is attached to my torso, which seems to be the ground state of the body.' Then he said there is another region outside of the torso called the 'valence shell'."

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

The way this is worded implies Barry/Bulkley was transgender. That is not the case. She had to hide her true identity as women were not allowed to serve in the military at that time, nor were they allowed to be surgeons.

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"He said carbon has four bonds, or limbs, and I had four limbs bonding to the surroundings in a shared, covalent way. The valance shell also breaks down into eight parts, four from carbon and four others from other atoms, making eight called the octet rule. I realized my limbs had an upper and lower part, making eight. Everything fitted, and there was a lot more than that.”
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Such a correlation between humans and carbon made Janes discover that “life is the amplified fractal geometry of carbon; life is a unique situation where carbon can effectively grow bigger. Not literally, but through its chemistry. This theory is called 'The Theory of Carbonology'. It is a grand, unified theory that explains ALL anatomy and physiology."
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What about HER life though. I assume she also survived but that’s kind of an important thing to include

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I’ve seen this one before, but Cher Ami must be acknowledged. Some heroes don’t need capes to fly.

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

I LOVE the Story Corps animation (found on youtube), narrated by Ronald McNair's brother.

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Janes is the formulator of a universal theory of life called the ‘Theory of Carbonology’ and has written 14 books on this subject. He presents the theory in a way that is both comprehensive and accessible and supported by a wealth of compelling evidence, including ourselves.

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

This is exactly why logic and science should always be the first approach to something "unexplained." Just because you want it to be some kind of "devine sign from above", it doesn't mean that the sign isn't just saying "Please inspect the toilet upstairs."

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One of his books, Carbon's Quantum Call!, provides a simple yet extensive explanation of carbonology and carbonomics, the new version of biology. “This is not just for scientists but for everyone,” Janes notes. “After all, biology is no more in light of this—it's carbonological life now! A more precise and simpler description of life.”
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So if my cat is a butt head, does that mean I should think of her as family?

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Since the science world is hesitant to take on new theories and explanations, Janes has his own show on Canalside Radio on Tuesday evenings at 8 pm, where he spreads the word about it. And as he told us, he’s looking for maximum impact to share the information about carbonology.
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2 months ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And to be clear, when it “degrades”, that means it breaks apart into smaller and smaller pieces. It never will be anything but the plastic that it is now.

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When we asked Janes what scientific mystery he would solve if there were no limits, he told us that he already succeeded in his dream of finding out the enigma of life, which now he knows is basically carbon and its activities through its chemistry. “So I found a strong answer to my question.”

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

To be fair, when babies are mad, they still kinda look like that.

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

Poorly phrased. 90% of Madagascar's biodiversity is not found anywhere else in the world.

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

Such a great cover. I'm generally not fond of songs that change things around from the original but IZ's version of it is one of my 'goosebump' songs. You can find it on spotify and YT. Youtube has a video that has that sound track and the visual is some clips / photos of him and parts of his memorial ceremony. It's kind of a sweet watch. LINK: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V1bFr2SWP1I

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

Check it on YouTube. It is the most beautiful, joyful song.

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Not for me :( It was played on the harp at a family friend's funeral as they carried the little coffin out. Wee boy of 9.

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I’m not even awake at 3am, let alone aware enough to answer the phone and decide to let someone use my recording studio. How lucky!

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One of my top 5 all time favorite songs. So unbelievably beautiful.

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

That version of the song makes me choke up just THINKING about it. I'mnotcryingyou'recryingshutup.

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Love him. My favorite version of this song. Wish he had lost weight and lived longer.

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

Same with albatross. They fly for months without going to land.

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

The problem is if it was me in school after that 20 minutes I’d be demanding at least another couple hours 😴

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I watched a documentary about night movers, and had the impression they mostly help women and children escape from domestic abuse. The founder of one company was a woman who left an abusive marriage, and vowed to help other women.

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With a name like WWOOF, you should be allowed to travel with a dog.

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