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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
History,CuriositiesAUG 25, 2023

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)

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The world is fascinating! For example, just today we found out that people all over the world drink 2.6 billion servings of Coca-Cola every day, which is like 11,000 sodas every second. In fact, we learned this from a cool Reddit group called 'Today I Learned'.

This group has a whopping 32.7 million members who share new fascinating facts they learn every day. From quirky trivia to mind-bending revelations, you might just find some interesting insights in these posts. So, step right in and start scrolling. And don't hesitate to upvote the facts that really caught your attention!

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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL that MIT will award a Certificate in Piracy if you take archery, pistols, sailing and fencing as your required PE classes.
407points

You might love chatting about things like your job or hobbies, but it's also important to keep adding new interesting facts to what you know. "We all know that it is important to exercise the body, but very little do we talk about the benefits of exercising the mind," says Frank Elaridi, a wellness coach, the co-founder of Modern Nirvana Conference, and co-author of the Modern Nirvana Oracle Deck.

#2

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL in 1993 a fan at a Chicago Bulls game won a shot to make a basket from half court for $1million and made it. The insurance company disqualified him because he played bball in college but the team paid him themselves and years later he met Michael Jordan who told him "we made them give it to you"
348points

#3

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL Svalbard, Norway is the only visa-free zone in the world. Regardless of citizenship, anyone can live and work there indefinitely.
333points

Continuous learning is when you keep on learning and gaining skills to grow and open up more chances for yourself. It's about your personal and professional growth to avoid standing still and reach your highest potential.

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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL that the bees of the British Royal Family were informed of the Queen’s death and their hives were adorned with black ribbons, following old traditions of informing bees about change of ownership
315points

#5

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL the first telephone switchboard operators were boys, but their "rude and abusive" behavior led them to be replaced by young women.
284points

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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL in ancient Egypt, under the decree of Ptolemy II, all ships visiting the city were obliged to surrender their books to the library of Alexandria and be copied. The original would be kept in the library and the copy given back to the owner.
274points

Today, ongoing learning plays an essential role in developing crucial critical thinking abilities and exploring methods of engaging with people from diverse cultures. The idea of not engaging in perpetual learning is not understandable.

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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL that anxiety and depression can cause physical pain
268points

#8

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL Abraham Lincoln was kicked in the head by a horse at age 9, almost severed a thumb with an axe, got frostbite on his feet, clubbed on the head during a robbery, had malaria and smallpox, and experienced the death of his mother, sister, and 2 sons. He suffered from melancholy(clinical depression)
230points

#9

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL that in 1999, Sergio Motsoeneng ran part of the Comrades Marathon, then went into a mobile toilet to switch places with his twin brother. They won 9th place and the equivalent of about $500, but got caught when a newspaper published photos of them wearing their watches on opposite wrists.
205points

As Greek philosopher Heraclitus famously expressed, "The only thing that is constant is change." Whether it's changes in your profession, shifts in your personal life, or transformations within your community and institutions, one of the best strategies for effectively managing change is through lifelong learning.

#10

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL: The amount of abs you can attain is purely determined by genetics. While 6 packs are the most common, some bodybuilders such as Schwarzenegger can only attain a 4 pack. This is due to humans being born with different amounts of fascia bands. The most you can have is a 10 pack, which is rare.
195points

#11

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL In 2003, two men stole & flew a Boeing 727-223 parked at the Luanda International Airport (in Angola) and neither of them was qualified to fly the plane. The plane & the men are missing to date.
194points

#12

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL Samsung created a butt shaped robot that sits on their phones to test their durability. The robot exerts 220 pounds of pressure on their phones during testing. The robot even wears jeans.
194points

Instead of overwhelming your mind with a load of information in one go, consider taking it easy and aiming to learn something new every day. Learning something new every day can help keep your brain sharp as you get older. It improves your memory, focus, and problem-solving, and might even lower the risk of dementia, says Elaridi. Keeping your brain active is crucial since a lazy brain can struggle to remember words and ideas.

#13

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL A day on Venus is longer than a year on Venus. It rotates incredibly slowly on its axis, taking about 243 Earth days, while it completes an orbit around the Sun in around 225 Earth days.
170points

#14

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL Breaking Bad creator Vince Gilligan had to ask fans to stop recreating a scene from the show where a pissed off Bryan Cranston throws a pizza on his roof, because the real life owner of the house was sick and tired of this happening.
160points

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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL ancient Greeks would irrigate battle wounds with vinegar and honey and then use spiderwebs to keep the honey in the wound
160points

Learning something new regularly keeps your brain sharp and alert. It also fulfills your natural craving for novelty and growth, says Alexis Haselberger, a productivity expert. This daily learning boosts confidence, helps you connect with others, and makes you feel better overall.

#16

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL: In 1562, Spanish bishop Diego de Landa burned 27 Mayan manuscripts in front of the Maya people of Maní, Yucatan. This was an attempt to erase their memories of their Gods and beliefs so that they were more easily coerced into converting to Catholicism. Today, only four Mayan manuscripts exist.
158points

#17

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL the youngest person to ever be diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease was only 19 years old, with initial symptoms beginning at 17.
156points

#18

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL in 1642, the people of New Haven, Connecticut were horrified by the birth of a "monstrous" pig with one eye. They became convinced that George Spencer, a local man with one eye, had sex with a pig and was the biological father. He was found guilty of bestiality and executed by hanging.
146points

Learning doesn't have to be a chore. Have fun with it by choosing topics you like. Wellness coach Elaridi says to go for something that excites you, not just what you think you should learn. If you're not into a topic, you'll probably get distracted or lose interest. So, pick what you're passionate about.

#19

35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL that Irving Berlin is the only Academy Award winner in history who presented the award to themselves. He won for writing ‘White Christmas’, and declared that opening the envelope was extremely awkward. The rules were then changed to prevent this ever happening again.
142points

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35 Fascinating Facts That People Only Learned Now And Just Had To Share With Others (New Pics)
TIL that at least 4 billion people across the globe wear glasses, and 75% of adults worldwide rely on some sight correction product.
135points
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