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Blow Your Mind With 26 Things You Probably Haven't Seen
The world and the web are full of interesting information that many people have probably never learnt before. No matter how much someone reads, there is always something new to learn online. Besides the broad knowledge that many people learn about, there are thousands of interesting, lesser-known, fun facts to read and think about. Historical facts, breaking news, gossip, and more are just some of what can be found daily.
There is always time to learn something new. There are tons of places online where people share all of the small yet interesting facts and tidbits of information they find and figure out. Many people love to share fun facts with others.
So, for those who want some food for thought or for those who want to test their own knowledge, here is a collection of 26 facts and photos that many people probably don't know. Enjoy this collection of interesting facts and photos to accompany them.
Women in Ireland knitted and crocheted a 12ft by 11ft wool map of Ireland, which took four years to complete
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In 1917, seventeen students at Rice University raided the US Armoury at Texas A&M University and avoided an 800-person manhunt in order to retrieve their stolen mascot
(Source: Reddit)
An old letter from an American soldier fighting in WWII to a woman back in the states, describing his fellow soldiers
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The ceiling of The Eagle pub in Cambridge, England, featuring wartime graffiti by RAF and USAF crews with candle lighters and lipstick
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Aerial view of a tea plantation in Munnar, Kerala, which resembles a fingerprint.
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Bermuda relies on rainwater harvesting as its primary source of fresh water due to the absence of natural freshwater sources like rivers or lakes. Homes are equipped with white, stepped roofs to catch and direct rainwater.
(Source: Reddit)
Scientists at RIKEN in Japan have developed a new type of plastic that’s just as stable in everyday use but dissolves quickly in saltwater.
(Source: Reddit)
This bonsai tree was planted in 1625 and has lived for 400 years. It survived the Hiroshima bombing despite being 2 miles away
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People used to be infected with malaria to treat syphilis. This unusual but effective idea was proposed by Julius Wagner-Jauregg, for which he received the Nobel Prize.
(Source: Reddit)
The grave of the musician and actor Fernand Arbelot, who wished to look at the face of his wife forever after his death.
(Source: Reddit)
