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Online Group "Damn, That's Interesting" Shares 50 Interesting Facts And Pics

Online Group "Damn, That's Interesting" Shares 50 Interesting Facts And Pics

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Our guilty pleasure is absorbing as much knowledge as we possibly can. We absolutely love learning new things about the world and tip-toeing closer and closer to the truth. Look, we’re true Ravenclaws at heart, and the only way to keep us happy is to keep feeding us interesting tidbits. A few facts a day help keep the blues away. And they help keep our dragon’s library fresh.
One of the best subreddits to keep all of you curious Pandas interested is the r/Damnthatsinteresting online group. A community of over 5.1 million members, ‘Damn, That’s Interesting’ is a celebration of cool facts that grab our attention.
We’ve collected some of their best featured interesting facts, and we hope they’ll spark your curiosity to delve deeper down the rabbit hole, Pandas. Not all facts are pleasant, but that's life for you. Don’t forget to upvote the facts that you enjoyed learning about the most, and be sure to share the best ones with your pals.
Bored Panda reached out to u/LydiaAgain, one of the moderators helping run the r/Damnthatsinteresting subreddit, to get a better understanding of the community. We also got in touch with Alan Castel, Ph.D., a UCLA psychology professor and the author of 'Better with Age: The Psychology of Successful Aging,' to learn more about cognition, staying curious, and mental sharpness.

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#21 Hatuey A Legendary Warrior Of Hispaniola , Who Preferred To Go To Hell Rather Going To Heaven

Hatuey A Legendary Warrior Of Hispaniola , Who Preferred To Go To Hell Rather Going To Heaven
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"You probably can't stop things from being discovered. If you ban it in one country, another will pursue it to gain a competitive advantage. And if all countries agree on a ban, some curious people will probably continue to work on it," he said that it is very difficult to control the spread of information.

#22 This Amazing Photo Was From A 16 Y/O Girl Who Snuck Her Camera Into A Queen Concert In 1978

This Amazing Photo Was From A 16 Y/O Girl Who Snuck Her Camera Into A Queen Concert In 1978
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#23 Case Closed

Case Closed
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#24 Insulin

Insulin
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"In general, I think we should learn about everything about how the world and universe work. It's how that knowledge is applied later on that is debatable," the scientist pointed out that it’s not the information itself, but rather its application, that raises questions about how accessible knowledge should be.

#25 A Strike, But Continues To Do Their Jobs

A Strike, But Continues To Do Their Jobs
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#26 Thomas Jefferson’s Sixth Great Grandson Recreates His Photo

Thomas Jefferson’s Sixth Great Grandson Recreates His Photo
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#27 Person Explains Why Astronauts Don't Use Pencils In Space

Person Explains Why Astronauts Don't Use Pencils In Space
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According to Steven, humility helps when trying to get closer to the truth. It’s inevitable that we’ll all make some factual mistakes. It’s important to embrace that and move past it.

"Nobody likes to learn they were giving out incorrect information in the past. It hurts, but we have to push through it, accept new facts and work with them. After all, they could lead to the next big breakthrough," he said.

#28 Douglas Bent Hegdahl

Douglas Bent Hegdahl
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#29 Parents In Poland Left Their Baby Strollers In Rail Road Stations For The Ukrainian Moms That Fled Carrying Their Children

Parents In Poland Left Their Baby Strollers In Rail Road Stations For The Ukrainian Moms That Fled Carrying Their Children
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#30 Daniel Kordan Accidentally Photographed A Meteor While Capturing An Erupting Volcano

Daniel Kordan Accidentally Photographed A Meteor While Capturing An Erupting Volcano
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"This is constantly happening in science; as new discoveries are made, old discoveries have to be reevaluated," physicist Steven told Bored Panda.

"Try to view the world as a child does. Basically, keep asking 'why?' questions. As you learn the answer to one question, another will arise, and so on. It is a common situation in science that the more we know, the more questions there are. Keep questioning the world around you," he shared how we can keep our curiosity alive.

#31 Astronaut Mark Kelly Once Smuggled A Full Gorilla Suit On Board The International Space Station. He Didn't Tell Anyone About It. One Day, Without Anyone Knowing, He Put It On

Astronaut Mark Kelly Once Smuggled A Full Gorilla Suit On Board The International Space Station. He Didn't Tell Anyone About It. One Day, Without Anyone Knowing, He Put It On
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#32 "The Uncensored Library" Is A Huge Minecraft Map Where Anyone Can Read Censored Journalism From Countries Without Freedom Of Press

"The Uncensored Library" Is A Huge Minecraft Map Where Anyone Can Read Censored Journalism From Countries Without Freedom Of Press
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#33 This Man Took Over 1,000 Children Of Fallen Soldiers To Disneyland Free Of Charge

This Man Took Over 1,000 Children Of Fallen Soldiers To Disneyland Free Of Charge
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#34 Woman Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease

Woman Can Smell Parkinson’s Disease
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#35 When A 6.8 Earthquake Hit Olympia, Washington In 2001, A Shop Owner Found That A Sand-Tracing Pendulum Recorded The Vibrations

When A 6.8 Earthquake Hit Olympia, Washington In 2001, A Shop Owner Found That A Sand-Tracing Pendulum Recorded The Vibrations
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#36 Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)

Joseph Ducreux And His Self Potraits (1700s)
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#37 Nan Britton

Nan Britton
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#38 Nutmeg, The World's Oldest Cat, Celebrating His 31st Birthday (141 In Human Years)

Nutmeg, The World's Oldest Cat, Celebrating His 31st Birthday (141 In Human Years)
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#39 Medal Of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter Before And After Facial Reconstruction Surgery

Medal Of Honor Recipient Kyle Carpenter Before And After Facial Reconstruction Surgery
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#40 A Local Fisherman In Costa Rica Nursed A Crocodile Back To Health After It Had Been Shot In The Head, And Released The Reptile Back To Its Home. The Next Day, The Man Discovered “Pocho” Had Followed Him Home And Was Sleeping On The Man’s Porch. For 20 Years Pocho Became Part Of The Man’s Family

A Local Fisherman In Costa Rica Nursed A Crocodile Back To Health After It Had Been Shot In The Head, And Released The Reptile Back To Its Home. The Next Day, The Man Discovered “Pocho” Had Followed Him Home And Was Sleeping On The Man’s Porch. For 20 Years Pocho Became Part Of The Man’s Family
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