The internet is a powerful tool. There are seemingly no limits to the amount of information, both relevant and completely irrelevant, you can look up on your screen at any given time. Whether we’re talking history, wildlife, or downright amusing bites of wisdom nobody even asked for, the web makes it look like the world is a truly fascinating place. Well... usually. Because every now and then, your curiosity takes you to unfamiliar places where you wander into some terrifyingly creepy collections of trivia.
But facts are facts, no matter what. And to really see the whole picture, we sometimes have to roll up our sleeves and venture down the knowledge rabbit hole filled with darker tidbits of information. "What is a fun fact that is mildly disturbing?" asked Redditor chilloutjack and immediately kicked off a thread that is not for the faint of heart.
We've gathered some of the most 'unfun' responses from the thread to share with you all, so continue scrolling! Upvote your favorite entries and let us know which ones creeped you out the most below in the comments.
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#21
Meerkats are adorable creatures. They even started in a show called Meerkat Manor.
But they are, by far, the most murderous species of any animal, killing more of their own species with greater frequency than any other animal
197points
#22
In medieval times, diabetes was known as the honey sickness and to test for it a physician would have to taste your urine.
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196points
#23
In infants, their adult teeth are behind their eyes
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185points
And sometimes, you don’t even need to step out of the house to achieve this. The internet is a place of knowledge where picking up intriguing tidbits of information is something you simply can’t avoid. And if you consistently uncover new intriguing facts every day, you’re bound to reap the benefits in no time.
#24
A lion’s tongue is so rough it can lick your skin off. I learned this valuable piece of information from a toy in a Arby’s kids’ meal when I was younger.
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182points
#25
Penguins will often work as prostitutes for other penguins to get stones for their nests
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176points
#26
If you die while late into a pregnancy the build up of bodily gases can push the dead foetus out of your body. Its called postmortem fetal extrusion.
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174points
#28
Octopuses have what is called, “decentralized intelligence” which essentially means that their limbs have their own “intelligence”. For example, if a severed human limb touches acid or fire or anything that would cause pain, nothing would happen however if an octopus limb touches acid or fire, it would recoil and avoid it, even though it’s been severed and is no longer attached to the octopus.
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165points
#29
Two out of three people have herpes. So, you probably have herpes. There are tons of herpes viruses. Not all of them cause sores.
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157points
#30
Moths will vibrate their genitals as a way to prevent bats from locating them
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#31
It isn't your sweat that smells, it comes from bacteria living on your body essentially s******g stuff out after they feast on your secretions
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148points
#32
They couldn't give the firefighters from Chernobyl morphine, because their veins were literally melting.
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142points
#33
The world record for most kidney stones passed is 6,504 by Don Winfield, the most being removed is 172,155.
The largest kidney stone ever removed. was 20cm long and weighed 4.4 pounds, another being 13 cm.
The largest kidney stone ever removed. was 20cm long and weighed 4.4 pounds, another being 13 cm.
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134points
#34
Nutmeg was used as a hallucinogenic before modern drugs. It can also kill you if more than a tablespoon is eaten at once."
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