Because Facts Have Stories
Not everything in the world makes sense. Explore our collection of weird fun facts that defy logic, covering everything from bizarre local laws to biological oddities and strange coincidences.
If you look back at the calendar, December 5th is one of the strangest days in history. It is a day of massive celebrations, tragic deaths, and one of the …
5 Mind-Blowing Events That Happened on 5th December Read More
The world is a strange place. Just when you think you have it figured out, you learn that hippos can fly, Wombats poop cubes, and you have been pronouncing “Dr. …
100 Mind-Blowing Fun Facts That Are Actually True Read More
When we think of trees, we think of peaceful, shady giants that provide oxygen and wood. We don’t usually think of “shrapnel” or “explosions.” But deep in the tropical forests …
The Dynamite Tree: This Plant Explodes Like a Hand Grenade Read More
There are laws against speeding, stealing, and trespassing. But in one small town on the edge of the world, there is a law against something you cannot control: Dying. Welcome …
The Town Where It Is Illegal to Die Read More
Imagine lying in bed at midnight. It is pitch black outside. You open an app on your phone, tap a location on a map, and five minutes later, a beam …
Giant Space Mirrors: The Startup Selling Sunlight at Night Read More
We all know the story of Rudolph and his red nose. But science tells us that the real magic of reindeer isn’t in their noses—it is in their eyes. Researchers …
Why Reindeer Eyes Turn Blue in Winter Read More
We think of December as the end of the line. It is the 12th month, the home of Christmas, and the start of winter. But if you look at the …
Why December Is Actually the “10th Month” Read More
We all remember the Spirograph from our childhood. It was that plastic geometric drawing toy where you spun a pen inside plastic gears to create satisfying, looping patterns. But what …
He Turned a Child’s Toy Into a Giant Machine to Carve This Table Read More
We tend to think the map of the world is finished. We know where the continents are, we know where the oceans end, and we assume we know how our …
10 Mind-Blowing Geography Facts: Earth’s Weirdest Mysteries Read More
When most people hear the word “Wolverine,” they picture a brooding superhero with adamantium claws. But the real-life animal is arguably even more impressive—and definitely more ferocious. Roaming the frozen …
The Real Wolverine: 10 Wild Facts About Nature’s Fiercest Fighter Read More