‘Now You Know’ is a popular Facebook page that shares intriguing facts about the world. Not only are they informative, but they also act as a springboard for delving into new and unusual topics. We hope you’re hungry for new knowledge because we’ve collected some of the most interesting facts featured on the page to share with you. Check them out below!
Aside from the spread of accidental misinformation, you also have to consider the fact that some sources have political agendas. They’re willing to push through their biased opinions no matter what. Broadly speaking, you shouldn’t be resharing any overly emotionally charged social media posts that your gut is telling you might be too good or bad to be true.
Whenever you come across a suspicious source or claim, ask yourself if there’s a particular agenda that’s being pushed. If your internal alarm bells are ringing, dig a little deeper. Something else to keep in mind is how repetition affects us.
The illusory truth effect denotes that human beings tend to believe a (real or fake) fact is more plausible the more they hear it. This happens even if you initially know the claim to be completely and utterly bogus.
‘Now You Know,’ aka NYKFacts, is an educational social media project with the goal of sharing mind-boggling facts to tickle your brain and feed it awesomeness, according to the bio.
The curators of the page cover a bit of everything, from the news and history to more bizarre and even slightly mysterious happenings.
The educational page is a good blend of education and entertainment. And this focus on edutainment appears to be working incredibly well. ‘Now You Know’ has a sizable following on the social media network. Currently, the page boasts 363k followers and has gotten 352k likes, as people can’t wait for their next dose of intriguing trivia.
Which of the facts in this list caught you completely by surprise, Pandas? On the flip side, which facts did you already know about before? If you have a free moment or two, share your thoughts in the comments section at the bottom of this post.
