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40 Useless Facts To Possibly Impress Your Friends
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40 Useless Facts To Possibly Impress Your Friends

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Our brains, supposedly, should be good for keeping us alive by allowing us to remember vital information used for our survival. However, I often catch myself, especially in a minute of dire need, remembering weird facts that are totally useless, unrelatable, and just a tiny bit interesting rather than something truly helpful. Why on Earth do I remember stuff like who invented the dinner knife, that there are more lawn flamingos in the world than real ones, and how to cut bale twine with bale twine? It's probably only the brain that could answer this question. But, be as it may, some of these useless facts do sometimes come in handy as they make excellent conversation starters or fill in the gaps of awkward silences, only to make them even more awkward afterward. And so here we are with our collection of random useless facts - they might be worthless, but they are hella entertaining.
So, you might want to know under which categories these funny useless facts fall. A short answer would be, 'oh, you know, this and that.' More accurate would be this - sports, science, politics, history, biology, animals, music, pop culture, and plenty more. Basically, a random fact on any topic you'd like to learn something useless about! And you know what the best part about this list is? All of these bits of trivia are undeniably fun facts - none of them will weird you out or make you feel discombobulated, giving you pure enjoyment instead. 
Now, are you ready for some totally useless but nevertheless very interesting facts? Of course, you are! So, scroll on down below, check them out, and give the coolest facts your vote. Also, we think your friends would like to read these useless bits of information, too, agree? 

#1 Ready for Anything

Ready for Anything
Mulan has the highest kill-count of any Disney character.
200points

#2 Quiet Strength Uncovered

Quiet Strength Uncovered
Marie Curie's 100-year-old belongings are still radioactive.
169points

#3 Old-School Cool

Old-School Cool
The inventor of Pringles is buried in a Pringles can.
164points

#4 Close Enough Colors

Close Enough Colors
If you open your eyes in a pitch-black room, the color you'll see is called "eigengrau."
158points

#6 Looks Like A Pound, Feels Like A Slice

Looks Like A Pound, Feels Like A Slice
Pound cake originally included a pound of all of its ingredients.
148points

#7 Small Town, Big Stories

Small Town, Big Stories
Montpelier, Vermont, is the only U.S. capital without a McDonald's.
141points

#8 Whimsical Creatures Assemble

Whimsical Creatures Assemble
Dr. Seuss invented the word "nerd."
137points

#9 Doll Designer\'s Delight

Doll Designer\'s Delight
Barbie and Ken broke up in 2004.
127points

#10 Almost There

Almost There
"Dreamt" is the only word in the English language that ends with "mt."
126points

#11 Royal Heart Moves

Royal Heart Moves
The King of Hearts is the only king in a deck of cards without a mustache.
125points

#12 Delicate Precision in Blue

Delicate Precision in Blue
Dragonflies have six legs but can't walk.
115points

#13 Divine Mosaic Moments

Divine Mosaic Moments
In old Christian art, good angels were red and Satan was blue.
107points

#14 Cosmic Size Showdown

Cosmic Size Showdown
Jupiter is twice as massive as all the other planets combined.
106points

#15 Behind the Scenes Vibes

Behind the Scenes Vibes
Movie trailers got their name because they were originally shown after the movie.
101points

#16 Word You Should Know

Word You Should Know
Sleeping through summer is called "estivation."
101points

#17 Black Hole in a Box

Black Hole in a Box
There's a trademark on the world's darkest shade of black.
99points

#18 Fossil Flex Goals

Fossil Flex Goals
The chicken and the ostrich are the closest living relatives of the Tyrannosaurus rex.
94points

#19 Eight-Limbed Mastermind

Eight-Limbed Mastermind
Octopuses and squid have three hearts.
93points

#20 Legacy in Every Line

Legacy in Every Line
Around 16 million people alive today are direct descendants of Genghis Khan.
91points
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