Facts That Make You Wonder ‘Why Do You Know This?’
Do you have that one friend that knows a bunch of random facts? Maybe you're that friend, or secretly want to be. Well, you'll be one step closer to that goal after reading this article filled with random facts from people who don't know why they know these things. Next time you're trying to strike up a conversation, you'll have something to talk about now.
Don't Use This Info For Evil
It sounds like this physical therapist knows a thing or two about strangling people and getting away with it. I would question why this person knew that off the top of their head.
Fidel Castro Loved Dairy
For some reason, Fidel Castro adored dairy. He had a special cow bred to survive the weather in Cuba so it could give him all the dairy products he desired. When the cow died, Castro had a statue built for it.
Sounds Like A Good Idea
After reading this, putting a sock over your bat seems like the only way to go. Anything else and you're putting yourself at an even higher risk unless you have a swing like Derek Jeter.
Something Nice And Random
Is this why they make so much noise all day? Laying eggs and singing songs sounds like a grand time until it's your turn to become someone's dinner. What a life.
This Sounds Terrifying
Can you imagine a pig walking into your home and eating your child? Did the babies not let out a cry for help, or did the parents not hear anything from the other room?
Surprising Facts About Hedgehogs
If you didn't know, hedgehogs take a number two when they run fast. Since that's true, Sonic the Hedgehog would be dead if he were a real hedgehog. Thank goodness that detail isn't added in his games.
A Plethora Of Facts From One Person
Which one of these stands out the most? It has to be the one about walking past 15 murderers in your lifetime. What if they decide to end your life? I guess that's why you keep walking.
Speaking Of Murderers...
It sounds like the 2001 Subaru Outback wagon was the perfect car for TV sensation, Dexter. He could have fit a week's worth of victims in that wagon if he wanted.
Car Accident Freakiness
If you ever see someone you know escaping a car crash, don't scream their name. Tons of people report doing this, but when the person turns around, their neck fully snaps and they fall to the ground.
It's Illegal To Be Intoxicated In A Bar In Alaska
Since this is a fact, where is the fun in going out while in Alaska if you're at a bar? You're going to have to drink a little before going inside.
An Angry Ex Might Need To Know This
This doesn't sound like a fact anyone would need to know unless damage needs to be done. If you're in a relationship right now, don't let your partner see this idea.
What Is The Highest Fall Someone Survived?
I don't advise you to try this at home (even though it would be hard to even attempt it). Vesna Vulović, a Serbian flight attendant, managed to survive a fall from 33,300 feet without a parachute. When her plane was destroyed, she was the only survivor.
Call The Cops!
When Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde came out, it was a smash. The actor who played the role of switching between the two was so good, people started calling the cops. They thought he was really Jack the Ripper because a normal person couldn't make a transformation on stage like that.
Redheads Need A Little More Anesthetic
When it's time to put a redhead under using anesthesia, operators have to use a little more. They require more than normal to remain unconscious during surgery, which is a bit alarming.
Ending A Life Never Felt Easier
Thank goodness for pants. Also, thank you to the Reddit user who revealed yet another way for exes to end their partners that did them dirty. This information makes me very uncomfortable.
Sounds Like Portuguese Made An Impression
You'd assume these words were related by the sound of them, but that's just not what happened. The languages are unrelated, and neither borrowed their word for "thank you" from the other. It's an utter and complete coincidence! Crazy how linguistics do that.
Why Would Anyone Say Those Words?
I'm so glad they decided to change those words. I would hate to have to say "widdershins" whenever I need to give someone directions. How would anyone take that seriously?
Something Only Whale Lovers Would Know
Who knew that the killer whale loved having a Canadian moose for dinner? That's not the animal I'd expect a whale to want, especially since it's a land creature. Those things are pretty big, though, so they'd probably sate the appetite of a killer whale.
Moths Didn't Want You To Find This Out
Now, there's no telling how many people will shake their keys at little moths in the wild. Seeing them do a backflip sounds fun, but do you need to scare the poor things?
The UK Has Some Explaining To Do
What's next, people exporting feces from Australia? As the person commenting alluded to, I really hope they didn't use urine as an ingredient for their Newcastle beer. If so, that's a party foul.
Necropants Are Creepy
Icelandic witchcraft believes in pants called Necropants. They make these garments from the skin of a dead man, and they think it will bring them an endless supply of money (no, the pants pictured aren't them—we decided to take mercy on you and not show the real thing).
Oranges Provide As Much Resistance As Flesh
This fact might save the lives of people everywhere, but it's also weird. Stabbing an orange is like stabbing a human. It's because the orange has the same consistency as human flesh. Is this why diabetics are told to practice giving themselves injections on an orange?
Who Would Know This Randomly?
This is one fact I never thought I'd be happy to know. Which saboteur figured out that a pound of sugar could ruin that much concrete? This is a strange discovery.
These Birds Have Some Soul
Pigeons are some of the boldest birds out there. In the big city, they'll sing their tunes and let you walk right up to them before they decide to fly away.
Pain You Don't Need
For some reason, if you put a needle in the gum line between your 7th and 8th tooth, you're in for a world of pain. There's a nerve there that goes past your nose and behind your eye. You'll need anesthetics to stop feeling it.
That's Interesting...
Imagine eating something that someone let out of their body and it kills you. This sea cucumber sounds like a dangerous foe to deal with if you're looking for a quick meal in the ocean.
The Deadly Banana Number
Unless you have an iron stomach, you probably won't have to worry about this fact, so sit tight. It takes approximately 140 bananas to kill someone in one sitting, and they'd die of a potassium overdose—not from eating too much fiber. Now you know.
The Last Wild Cow...
Do you think you know when the last wild cow died? If you said 1627, you're correct. That cow passed away in Krakow, Poland, so now all we have are domesticate cows.
Who Wants A Cicada?
This is great news to know if you're someone who likes eating insects. Shrimp already look strange, but cicadas take the cake, so I can't imagine people willingly eating those things.
Erasing The Stench Of A Rotting Corpse
Here's another fact that looks like it'd only be useful those who are up to no good in this world. If you want to neutralize the smell of a rotting corpse, all you have to do is cover it with ashes from a campfire!
A Little Extra Protein In Your Morning Brew
People who regularly handle cockroaches develop allergies to the pests. This usually prevents them from drinking pre-ground coffee due to how often cockroaches get ground up in large batches of processed coffee.
Telling My Kids This So They'll Go To Bed Early
Fatal familial insomnia exists; it's a rare, incurable prionic brain disease that progressively destroys your brain's ability to sleep. Eventually, you stop sleeping altogether, go insane, have seizures, and die.
I Can't Imagine The Movie Without This Scene
Walt Disney originally didn't like the famous spaghetti-eating scene in Lady and the Tramp. He thought it would look silly, not romantic. An animator named Frank Thomas disagreed, so he created the whole scene without layouts to convince Walt it would work. Walt was impressed and kept it in.
In Case You Need A Little Snack
A human tooth has 36 calories, which is about the same amount of energy as eating nine M&M's. I don't know how anyone would need this information, but I sincerely hope no one is consuming teeth for nutrients.
Why Am I Crying In The Club Right Now?
Whales don't die of old age in the typical sense; at the end of their lives, they just don’t have the strength and energy needed to resurface for air, so they slowly drown instead.
You Ever Just Misplace A Deadly Disease?
In 2014, the Centers for Disease Control found a smallpox sample that they had lost without even realizing it. The sample was just lying around unmarked in a random storeroom.
Imagine This Living Inside Your Guts
Tapeworms can grow up to 32 feet long inside of a human body, and they eat half of what their hosts eat. In the past, some models and others have tried to consume the worms in order to maintain or lose weight.
Yet Another Reason To Hate Possums
Brushtail possums are coprophagic (eat their own feces). They need their food to go through their digestive system twice to get all the nutrients. During the day, they curl up into a little ball with their mouths close to their bums and eat the soft poo as it comes out. Later, they poop out hard, long pellets of poo, having absorbed all the nutrients.
That's Way Less Poetic Than I Thought
The most common last words people say said before dying are "something doesn't feel right," or "something is wrong." Of course, followed by a severe heart attack/stroke/whatever. In fact, an "impending sense of doom" is listed as a common sign of stroke.
I Feel So Sorry For Anyone Who Has Ever Listened To Me
Your voice on recordings is actually how your voice really sounds. The way your voice sounds when you hear yourself speak is a bit muffled and deeper because the sound travels through your head instead of the air. That's why it feels weird to hear your own recorded voice.
