Every once in a while, you might hear something that makes your brain go “Huh?” An idea, fact, or detail that does not at all sit right. So you sit down and Google it, only to have your entire worldview upended.
Someone wanted to know what facts sound definitely made up but are actually factually correct. The experts and trivia aficionados of the internet came together to share interesting and obscure facts that you can use. So get comfortable as you scroll through, prepare to have your mind boggled, and be sure to upvote your favorite facts. Comment any other interesting facts you didn’t see mentioned.
#43
Rabies virus has a 100% kill rate, if left untreated. (There are, like, one or two cases in all of human history of patients beating untreated rabies.)
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62points
#44
They put men on the moon before they put wheels on luggage.
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61points
#46
*The Phantom Menace* is older now than *Star Wars* was when *The Phantom Menace* was released.
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55points
#48
The Atlantic entrance to the Panama Canal is farther West than the Pacific entrance.
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55points
#50
Alaska is the centre of the world.
I.E if you were going to set up an operation less than eight hours away from the three biggest economies in the world, North America, Asia and Europe then Alaska is the perfect place to set up!
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48points