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50 ‘Weird Facts’ About The World That Might Give You A Fresh Perspective
I don’t know about you, Pandas, but cool facts are like Pringles to me: once you have one, then you want another, and soon enough you just can’t stop yourself from having more and more. And I’m not the only one with an appetite for learning new things!
A whopping 1.2 million people follow the ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram page and they can’t get enough of the tantalizing trivia it shares on their social media feeds. We’ve collected some of the most interesting history and science facts shared by the page for you to enjoy as well, dear Readers, so have a scroll down and upvote the ones that you found interesting and surprising.
Did any of these facts change how you view the world? Did you by any chance know every single fact in this article? Do you have any cool trivia to share with all the other Pandas? You can share your thoughts, feelings, and opinions in the comment section. Ready to learn some awesome stuff? Let’s go!
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The ‘Weird Facts’ Instagram project eventually grew so large that its founder decided to branch out and create a trivia learning app. There are over 900 random, interesting, and genuine facts that you can learn and then wow your friends and family over dinner with. Some trivia might sound strange, true, but it’s all been double and triple-checked by ‘Weird Facts.’
Bored Panda has analyzed the topics of media literacy and how we can distinguish between true and false facts in quite a lot of detail before. Last week, I spoke to Steven Wooding, who is a member of the Institute of Physics in the United Kingdom, who elaborated on what kind of mindset a true, curious, impartial scientist ought to have.
"Scientists have to be curious about how the world works and persistent in their work, as it may take years for it to pay off. Creativity to imagine what might be possible and attention to detail to gain knowledge are also very important," Steven told Bored Panda during an interview.
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Raven DeathShade 3 years ago
Well, Santa is based off a real person, so I think these ladies did a good job of honoring his memory :).
Brian Bennett 3 years ago
I heard about these gals quite a while ago super people - thanks ladies!
I can't think of a good name 2 years ago
The odd part is they would probably have ad help from their husbands
AxleMunshine001 3 years ago
True. Not aiming for recognition or reward is the mark of true selflessness. Unlike some of those YouTube, filming themselves helping people. Don't get me wrong, it's OK that people are receiving some help, but those narcissists only do it for clicks and Internet points.
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Christy Smith 3 years ago
Yep, exactly, and then they stand back awaiting the praise from the internet. S**t annoys the hell out of me.
Kathleen R. 3 years ago
No it's not. "The positive effects of kindness are experienced in the brain of everyone who witnessed the act, improving their mood and making them significantly more likely to “pay it forward.” This means one good deed in a crowded area can create a domino effect and improve the day of dozens of people!" Dartmouth College. (I can't post the link or they will delete it.) -- I am not saying that some people aren't just showing off, but being kind and charitable is contagious. It raise the serotonin level and improves the mood for ANYONE who witnesses the kindness or charitable act, and even better, it inspires OTHER PEOPLE to ALSO be kind. It's the REASON we enjoy watching sweet videos of people saving helpless animals, and helping people, it gives us the warm fuzzies and makes us feel optimistic about mankind, and makes us aspire to be THAT kind of person. I am not saying anyone should 'show off' but your ANONYMOUS kindness is not 'better' than anyone else's VISIBLE kindness.
Hermione 3 years ago
Brilliant. If I snuck out at 4am each morning I think my husband would be asking questions.
Janea Stephen 3 years ago
That and he'd be wondering where his money went.
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Marisol L. Banks 2 years ago
And wondering why he was always smelling cake baking, but never got a slice.
Kathleen R. 3 years ago
Seriously? Have you tried Googling it? I just did. They have a facebook page.
Nadine Bamberger 3 years ago
They made a positive impact on so many lifes, not only because of the donations but by showing them they're not alone and somebody cares. That can make all the difference.
Lovin' Life 3 years ago
We need more people like this. Kindness is the key to happiness! Way to go ladies! You are awesome!
K Witmer 3 years ago
My husband goes to bed at 7:30 lol. He's up at 4 too.
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Kathleen R. 3 years ago
Sorry to be rude but you are the 15th person to ask this question, and you ALL have access to some sort of search engine. Google is your friend. The 9 Nanas have a facebook page. I learned this by googling them.
Ms L 3 years ago
But why did they have to go through such great lengths to keep this is a secret? To sneak out as 4am and not even let their husbands know where they were or what they were doing?
Mary Rose Kent 3 years ago
To keep the spotlight off themselves and to maybe inspire others? Just a guess on my part...
Barbara Williamson 3 years ago
Kindness and privately! Amazing. It gives me hope for our people wherever they live. LIVE LONG AND PROSPER, ladies..
Crazy Meerkat Lady 3 years ago
So not 1, but 9 husbands, did not notice that their wives were sneaking out every single day at 4am....for 30 years!! Wtf
Agnes Jekyll 3 years ago
I don't think it would be every day--and as a group of 9 women, even a little bit of money could really help someone.
Load More Replies... Crazy Meerkat Lady 3 years ago
The helping bit I agree with and I think it is great, but how 9 husbands over the course of 30 years didn't notice it I don't understand.
Agnes Jekyll 3 years ago
I don't know--my dad never noticed when I got my hair cut, or when my mom bought a new dress, or really....let's just say he wasn't one for details.
Crazy Meerkat Lady 3 years ago
Yeah I know the feeling, and this just goes to show how inattentive they are 😁
Hugh DeMann 2 years ago
One husband is saying YOU MADE POUND CAKES EVERYDAY AND I NEVER ATE ONE... SUSPICIOUS
Patricia Brennan 2 years ago
Now that's Humanity. Thank you, ladies. There should be more like you
Jackie Reed 2 years ago
I'm crying.So need to be reminded that there are good,kind people out there,when so much of the news is about violence,murder,oppression...
Ruby Howard 2 years ago
Incredibly gracious and generous souls. Your spouses may not have had a clue but God did!!!! An extra star 🌟 in your crowns nanas.
Vicki Travis 2 years ago
I worked for a major Canadian cable telecom several years ago. We would get calls from people who could not pay their bill. Some of these reasons were quite sad and truly believable. You could tell from their account history. So a few of my teammates and I would pay their bill. After I did it the 1st time I mentioned it to a coworker and she said "oh yeah I've done that a few times and so has...says their names". None of us got "found out". We were fortunate so we felt that we help those that were not.
gishagrlmo mt 2 years ago
And they keep telling me angels aren’t real. They just aren’t looking hard enough. God bless you ladies
Tony Kitts 2 years ago
Wow wat great women I’d like them to send me a package an help pay my bills lol
Elbert van Barreveld 2 years ago
But did they work for it themselves or used the money from their husbands? It wasn't that common back in those days for women to work themselves. It would essentially be very debatable to call this good, when they get the credit/feel good over the backs of their husbands labour.
Patti Gardner 2 years ago
They’re doing the Lord’s work! Amen Thank you Lord For these precious ladies please bless them richly for their efforts as they bless others with your light. Thank you ladies for the love you share with others in need. May God bless you all always!! 🙏
Carolyn Aune 2 years ago
How could they meet up without their husbands being aware of what was going on—unless they lived without their husbands
Carolyn Aune 2 years ago
How could these ladies meet at four a.m. without their husbands being aware of it? Don’t think it’s true
Janna Gelfand 2 years ago
I wonder where their husbands thought they were when they woke up and found their wives gone. I also wonder where their husbands thought the missing money went. But mostly I wonder why the women didn’t tell their husbands.
Orsolya Szakács 2 years ago
I don't really understand why did they have to keep this as a secret. If their husbands would not have understand this, I would recommend a divorce .
Geordie Girl 2 years ago
And not one of their husbands ever woke up and wondered where they were?
Linda Aspromonte 2 years ago
Wonderful! I wonder how they chose their recipients? And to do so without seeking recognition makes it extra wonderful
Lobo 3 years ago
No way, couldn't have happened. That's a Caucasian woman, and we all know all Caucasians are racist and privileged.
Janet Pattison 3 years ago
You talk about good people! People who find ways to give are the happiest.
Ellie Rosser 3 years ago
Shows how disinterested in them their husbands/families were. Wouldn't you notice if your wife routinely made a huge number of pound cakes and you hardly ever ate pound cake?
Donna Bailey 3 years ago
Omg that is like the coolest thing I have ever heard of.... We need a movie of this.
Kimberly Patton 3 years ago
They will never realize just how much they meant and helped in times of probably the most desperate of need...I have had those times when my kids were young ..standing ovation to these fantastic women!
Pat Shelby 3 years ago
They are the light that shines through the darkness to illuminate souls.
Cooper Terry 3 years ago
The golden girls was the first thing that I thought of when i saw this
HarriMissesScotland 3 years ago
I know an angel. We worked at the same Hospice thrift store. My manager told me that she feeds the homeless in town. Then she took another volunteer position in a church, also helping the underserved. Because of covid, she had to regroup and is only able to feed them twice a week. Fortunately, 2 churches allowed her to use their kitchens. She said that it hurts her heart that she isn't able to do more. She was just diagnosed with MS, but she refuses to slow down. I am awed by her generosity. She and I are on opposites sides of politics, but our love for each other supersedes that. And yes, my sister and I, as well as other volunteers, help by donating food. I feel honored to know her.
sharron lynn parsons 3 years ago
Althogh, it was in secret, nice to know now, sometimes, It comes to mind, there are so many wealthy people, around the world, I tend to , wonder are some helping the poor, in secret, not wanting to be in the spot light, I sure hope greed, is not most important in some cases !!!
Courtney Delaney 3 years ago
The 9 Nanas are my heroes. When you give of yourself without taking credit, you are doing it because your good heart wants to make a difference in the world, even if nobody knows it was you. There needs to be more Nana’s like this in the world - they restore my faith in humanity!!!
Miguel justino C 3 years ago
If I was was the husband I would be upset they kept it a secret because I would want to help and get other husbands in on it.
Beth Gietl 3 years ago
Man, if we all did what we could like this, think of how we could change the world.
Agnes Jekyll 3 years ago
This is inspirational. I wonder how they got the people-in-needs' names? What a great idea!
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"We have to be open-minded to new facts and let data guide the way, rather than just what we think. On the other hand, we should also be critical of data. One experiment doesn’t make a fact. A fact comes from experiments that can be repeated and verified many times over."
According to the researcher, the advent of internet newsfeeds and platforms like TikTok and Twitter has shortened our attention spans. As a result, we tend to have a lower tolerance for long-form content that requires more focus and energy from us.
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OCD Mom 3 years ago
This is wholesome for the father and daughter. But it's sad on so many levels. Not only is this discrimination against single and gay parents, but they are also treating disabled children with so much disregard. I'm happy for the father, but there is so much to ponder about here.
"If you feel you are time-pressured, it’s probably only natural that you don’t want to invest a chunk of time on one article but instead scan the headlines to get lots of little bits of information. I have certainly noticed myself being less likely to read a long article unless it’s something that genuinely interests me," he said that on the one hand, we’re saving time, but on the other hand, we’re staying at a very superficial level of information.
"The negative impact is that we won’t reach a deeper level of understanding of something and end up missing out. This is ironic, as people today rush around trying not to miss out on things," Steven told Bored Panda.
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago
Forget just letting him off the hook - he deserves a goddamn medal for that.
"It’s essential to have a growth mindset and realize that you probably know very little. We can only gain more profound knowledge of the world by investing time in exploring it. This issue goes back to short attention spans, which gives us a broad, but shallow spread of knowledge. Take the time to read a book on a subject, and you are bound to learn more," the expert gave some advice, urging everyone to build their patience for content that isn’t just bite-sized.
Meanwhile, entertainment and pop culture expert Mike Sington from Hollywood explained to me that there’s a broad range of red flags we have to look out for that might indicate that a fact or a source might be unreliable.
"Red flags to watch out for that a claim may be fake: it's outlandish, it's too good to be true, you haven't seen the claim anywhere else, you've never heard the source, the source isn't reputable, you can't find two other sources making the same claim, your gut tells you, ‘this can't be true,'" Mike told shared with Bored Panda.
"The rise of social media has decreased the reliability of information because misinformation can spread so quickly before it can be corrected," the expert said that one basic thing we can do to check the reliability of a fact is… to start off with a simple and humble Google search. We should be on the lookout for additional sourcing and evidence. If we can’t find anything, we should remain skeptical.
"Do this and think before reposting or you may be contributing to the problem. Amplification doesn’t make a claim true or accurate," he said.
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Mimi La Souris 3 years ago (edited)
an article from oct. 2021 : “physical wounds were healing, but the (post-traumatic stress disorder) is manifesting itself more all the time.”. The most beautiful is his response after accepting shooter's apology : “I am not God to make the decision to kill him or not. That’s not my decision. My decision is to be a better person and to change the world for every kid. I don’t want this to happen to anybody again. It hurts. It hurts. It really hurts. So, I am just going to keep going. That’s it.”
Mike said that sources like Associated Press, Reuters, and The New York Times can be considered to be trustworthy. "They employ fact-checkers and editors that ensure the information they post is correct. They’re basically doing the research and homework for you. There are literally too many online sources to list that can’t be trusted and should be avoided. Anyone can basically post anything they want… proceed with caution," he told Bored Panda.
"Our attention spans have been reduced to mere seconds at a time because that’s the way information and entertainment is fed to us now. People get tiny bite-sized bits of news by scrolling a Twitter feed, they entertain themselves by scrolling quickly through Instagram and TikTok. It’s creating a habit that doesn’t have to be," he said.
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Lovin' Life 3 years ago
Honesty is the best policy and pay off!!! So thankful for this lady's kindness to help make a change in this mans life. Very wholesome
"The good news is there’s plenty of long-form entertainment and news available, you just have to seek it out. I believe the benefit is worth it. I’ve discovered it improves your ability to focus, it’s more calming, you retain more information, and it gives you a more balanced and nuanced view of the world.”
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Lovin' Life 3 years ago
Dangerous but good for one health as a result. Glad he was okay afterwards.
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Katie Lutesinger 3 years ago (edited)
I read a novel once which opens with a pony getting stuck in the sand at the beach. The owner and her mother end up going "oh well, whatcha gonna do", shrugging and going home, leaving the poor thing to its fate! Then when they come back the next day and find out someone else has rescued the poor animal and taken it away they actually have the gall to be upset about it. I was so infuriated I stopped reading and never finished the book.
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Phill Healey 3 years ago (edited)
At the beginning of World War II, she and composer George Antheil developed a radio guidance system for Allied torpedoes that used spread spectrum and frequency hopping technology to defeat the threat of jamming by the Axis powers. Although the US Navy did not adopt the technology until the 1960s, the principles of their work are incorporated into Bluetooth and GPS technology and are similar to methods used in legacy versions of CDMA and Wi-Fi.This work led to their induction into the National Inventors Hall of Fame in 2014.
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Lovin' Life 3 years ago
Good for you Dad! Glad he recovered. The gun was a little much but...it saved his life.
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Dan Padgett 3 years ago
Yet again, an amazing human. It's just sad that for every Bob Ross, we get 200 eejits.
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Lovin' Life 3 years ago
This was very interesting! Such a good early morning read. Thanks for sharing!
renee brack 3 years ago
Such beautiful stories give a fresh counter balance to regular news. Thank you :)
HRH Jid'dah 3 years ago
You did a great job, Jonas. The best comment was the from the person pointing out that the forest/woods weren't infested with bears and wolves, they lived there! I laughed out so loud I woke my baby up!!! So fact or fiction, it was an absolute good time for this insomniac! Thanks for that!
Ember Taylor 3 years ago
Hit some highs and lows for me emotionally. Great light read. Full of meaningfulness and life. Love bored panda!!
Kristin Ingersoll 2 years ago
Gosh. I sure wish there was something called Fact Checking to make sure things you call facts are actually true. I wish there was SOME way to make sure before publishing a list of facts. Sigh. Oh well. Guess we'll all just have to keep assuming everything in print is true, eh?
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Tom Drummer 2 years ago
Reading these a second time, a lot of details seemed likely distorted or just plain BS. The first time, I bought in totally lol!
Jenna Nadebaum 2 years ago (edited)
Thank u very much for including my God Eminem in this twice!!
Alex Finiks 2 years ago
#24 So... she didn't give the guy $4000 HERSELF but rather asked strangers to make her look good... yeah, great achievement~ 😕 #44 Haha isn't this playboy story depicts what's happening right now? Critical race theory, quotas for LGBT in different spheres (it's rather hypocritical for the community striving for equality to hire ppl/giveout subsidies based on their sexual orientation and not on their skills/financial situation). Being straight isn't cool the media tells us, and if you're white - you're de facto racist (even if you're a kid)~
Bruce Sinclair 2 years ago
As was mentioned in comments, I didn’t need to cry today. Or perhaps 🤔 I did.
Robin_theBird ! 3 years ago
You published this message that is completely FALSE : …Meanwhile, entertainment and pop culture expert Mike Sington from Hollywood explained to me that there’s a broad range of red flags we have to look out for that might indicate that a fact or a source might be unreliable."Red flags to watch out for that a claim may be fake: it's outlandish, it's too good to be true, you haven't seen the claim anywhere else, you've never heard the source, the source isn't reputable, you can't find two other sources making the same claim, your gut tells you, ‘this can't be true,'" Mike told shared with Bored Panda. Proven: The CIA admitted that US spies/diplomats aren't being attacked by foreign adversaries. "Havana Syndrome" is mass hysteria.Here are the top corporate media outlets that spread this bogus conspiracy theory, from the NYT to CNN, Fox to Guardian, AP to BBC:
Susanne Bækvig 3 years ago (edited)
I read about how our attentionspan has kind of shortened, and this morning on childrens tv channel I noticed the the "shows" are mostly less than 5 minutes long. Yesterday I was in school with 6 year olds. They were watching a movie for children and the teacher stopped it, and asked did they wanted a break or view the rest. They unanimously asked to view on without any break. It makes me think.
Amanda Sinclair-Moore 3 years ago
Totally love these types of reads .. I have adhd so little facts and different information totally kept me wanting to see what was the next fact info
bill marsano 3 years ago
The best entries are those that show how easy it is to do good to a fellow human being. Let the lesson not be lost.
JippyJamThankYouMam 3 years ago
This list is cool, but one thing that I've learned is that pictures with said events are not usually telling the whole story or/are completely false.
Megan Hurwitt 3 years ago
I find it interesting that the article talks about shortt attention span and shallow understanding of a topic while condensing factoids into the very thing the article criticizes.
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Lovin' Life 3 years ago
This was very interesting! Such a good early morning read. Thanks for sharing!
renee brack 3 years ago
Such beautiful stories give a fresh counter balance to regular news. Thank you :)
HRH Jid'dah 3 years ago
You did a great job, Jonas. The best comment was the from the person pointing out that the forest/woods weren't infested with bears and wolves, they lived there! I laughed out so loud I woke my baby up!!! So fact or fiction, it was an absolute good time for this insomniac! Thanks for that!
Ember Taylor 3 years ago
Hit some highs and lows for me emotionally. Great light read. Full of meaningfulness and life. Love bored panda!!
Kristin Ingersoll 2 years ago
Gosh. I sure wish there was something called Fact Checking to make sure things you call facts are actually true. I wish there was SOME way to make sure before publishing a list of facts. Sigh. Oh well. Guess we'll all just have to keep assuming everything in print is true, eh?
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Tom Drummer 2 years ago
Reading these a second time, a lot of details seemed likely distorted or just plain BS. The first time, I bought in totally lol!
Jenna Nadebaum 2 years ago (edited)
Thank u very much for including my God Eminem in this twice!!
Alex Finiks 2 years ago
#24 So... she didn't give the guy $4000 HERSELF but rather asked strangers to make her look good... yeah, great achievement~ 😕 #44 Haha isn't this playboy story depicts what's happening right now? Critical race theory, quotas for LGBT in different spheres (it's rather hypocritical for the community striving for equality to hire ppl/giveout subsidies based on their sexual orientation and not on their skills/financial situation). Being straight isn't cool the media tells us, and if you're white - you're de facto racist (even if you're a kid)~
Bruce Sinclair 2 years ago
As was mentioned in comments, I didn’t need to cry today. Or perhaps 🤔 I did.
Robin_theBird ! 3 years ago
You published this message that is completely FALSE : …Meanwhile, entertainment and pop culture expert Mike Sington from Hollywood explained to me that there’s a broad range of red flags we have to look out for that might indicate that a fact or a source might be unreliable."Red flags to watch out for that a claim may be fake: it's outlandish, it's too good to be true, you haven't seen the claim anywhere else, you've never heard the source, the source isn't reputable, you can't find two other sources making the same claim, your gut tells you, ‘this can't be true,'" Mike told shared with Bored Panda. Proven: The CIA admitted that US spies/diplomats aren't being attacked by foreign adversaries. "Havana Syndrome" is mass hysteria.Here are the top corporate media outlets that spread this bogus conspiracy theory, from the NYT to CNN, Fox to Guardian, AP to BBC:
Susanne Bækvig 3 years ago (edited)
I read about how our attentionspan has kind of shortened, and this morning on childrens tv channel I noticed the the "shows" are mostly less than 5 minutes long. Yesterday I was in school with 6 year olds. They were watching a movie for children and the teacher stopped it, and asked did they wanted a break or view the rest. They unanimously asked to view on without any break. It makes me think.
Amanda Sinclair-Moore 3 years ago
Totally love these types of reads .. I have adhd so little facts and different information totally kept me wanting to see what was the next fact info
bill marsano 3 years ago
The best entries are those that show how easy it is to do good to a fellow human being. Let the lesson not be lost.
JippyJamThankYouMam 3 years ago
This list is cool, but one thing that I've learned is that pictures with said events are not usually telling the whole story or/are completely false.
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I find it interesting that the article talks about shortt attention span and shallow understanding of a topic while condensing factoids into the very thing the article criticizes.
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