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50 Times People Learned Something So “Fascinating” They Had To Share With Others

50 Times People Learned Something So “Fascinating” They Had To Share With Others

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Who doesn't love learning new things? Our brain floods our body with dopamine when we see, to quote the American rock band Semisonic, an F. N. T. That stands for "fascinating new thing". And although the group was singing about a girl, the reference still stands, right? A spiky tiny mushroom or a transparent octopus can be a fascinating new thing too.
The subreddit r/fascinating then is heaven for those who want to satisfy their curiosity and get a dopamine rush. It's a Reddit community with over 40k members where people post interesting pictures and facts. Check out our selection from the subreddit below!
Bored Panda also got some thoughts from an insider. One of the moderators from r/fascinating, WeirdPineapple, was kind enough to answer some questions. Check out our short interview with him below!

#21 Allegheny National Forest By Zack Frank

Allegheny National Forest By Zack Frank
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The Reddit user also feels a lot of gratitude towards the platform and its other users. "I’m extremely thankful for what Reddit has been able to do for both me and the communities I oversee," WeirdPineapple says.

#22 Researchers Studied The Effects Of A 20-Minute Walk On The Cognitive Performance Of A Group Of Children. This Is Fascinating

Researchers Studied The Effects Of A 20-Minute Walk On The Cognitive Performance Of A Group Of Children. This Is Fascinating
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#23 This Is A Human Nervous System That Took Over 4000 Hours To Dissect. There Is Only 4 In The World

This Is A Human Nervous System That Took Over 4000 Hours To Dissect. There Is Only 4 In The World
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#24 Mt. St Helens The 17th Of May, 1980 vs. 4 Months Later

Mt. St Helens The 17th Of May, 1980 vs. 4 Months Later
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We throw the word 'fascinating' around quite a bit here on this post. Oxford Learner's Dictionary describes it as being 'very interested.' But that doesn't really do it justice, does it? When we say that we're fascinated, it's not just that we find it very interesting. There's something stronger – it captivates our attention.

#25 A 3300 Year Old Wig

A 3300 Year Old Wig
Yes you read that right! This is the wig of Merit, wife of Kha, found in the tomb of the couple (TT8) in Thebes, present-day Luxor, Egypt. The wig was beautifully constructed of human hair. The wig can now be seen in the Museo Egizio, Torino, Italy.
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#26 This Is My Left Hand, I Was Born With It And I Can Still Do Plenty Of Stuff

This Is My Left Hand, I Was Born With It And I Can Still Do Plenty Of Stuff
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#27 This Is What All The Nerves For Your Teeth Look Like

This Is What All The Nerves For Your Teeth Look Like
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Simone Redaelli Ph.D. links fascination to mystery. "Fascination occurs when our attention is involuntarily captured by a given environment. Being a potential source of unprecedented knowledge, a mysterious setting easily attracts us and it is therefore a source of fascination."

#28 Taughannock Falls In Upstate New York By Paul Massie Photography

Taughannock Falls In Upstate New York By Paul Massie Photography
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#29 Two Baby Geese Touching Beaks

Two Baby Geese Touching Beaks
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#30 Comparison Of Actual Distances On The Mercator Projection Map

Comparison Of Actual Distances On The Mercator Projection Map
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We can say something similar about the entries on this list from /fascinating. The creators of the subreddit chose the name very aptly. Let us know which pictures captured your attention involuntarily. Upvote your favorites and let us know what you liked in the comments!

#31 Mathematical Analysis Of The Electrical Signals Fungi Seemingly Send To One Another Has Identified Patterns That Bear A Striking Structural Similarity To Human Speech

Mathematical Analysis Of The Electrical Signals Fungi Seemingly Send To One Another Has Identified Patterns That Bear A Striking Structural Similarity To Human Speech
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#32 A Man Standing In The Lumberyard Of Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing. 1939

A Man Standing In The Lumberyard Of Seattle Cedar Lumber Manufacturing. 1939
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#33 Crystal River - The Most Beautiful River On Earth

Crystal River - The Most Beautiful River On Earth
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#34 Detailed Color Theory Infographic

Detailed Color Theory Infographic
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#35 Baby Pacific Pomfret Hitching A Ride On A Baby Jellyfish (Three Angles)

Baby Pacific Pomfret Hitching A Ride On A Baby Jellyfish (Three Angles)
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#36 Donut Graph Visualizing Composition Of Earth's Surface

Donut Graph Visualizing Composition Of Earth's Surface
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#37 Lifespan Of Animals

Lifespan Of Animals
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#38 Glacier National Park, Montana By Galyna Andrushko

Glacier National Park, Montana By Galyna Andrushko
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#39 Chart Showing Mouth Locations Used For Phonetics In The International Phonetic Alphabet (Ipa) Along With English Examples

Chart Showing Mouth Locations Used For Phonetics In The International Phonetic Alphabet (Ipa) Along With English Examples
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#40 Picture Of Comet 67p/Churyumov–gerasimenko With A City For Scale

Picture Of Comet 67p/Churyumov–gerasimenko With A City For Scale
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