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17 Facts That Are Totally Worth Sharing

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Facts are what we do here, and there’s nothing that can make you feel just a little taller, and a little smarter, than learning a few new things every single day.

Personally, I think it’s one of the most important things people can do! So here are 17 facts that are interesting, a little less well-known, and easy enough to swallow in a single bite.

Enjoy!

17. There is a man with a voice so deep humans can’t hear him.

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La meraviglia del poter osservare questi giganti buoni nel loro habitat naturale tra distese di verde e pozze d’acqua immense. Tra i tanti falsi santuari dove l’elefante è considerato un mezzo per fare soldi a sue spese, l’elephant nature park si impegna in un progetto decisamente più nobile. Qua non si sale a cavallo di elefanti come fosse un gioco, ci si limita ad osservarli, anche da vicino, mentre loro vivono indisturbati e a dare loro del bambù o delle banane da mangiare. Noi abbiamo avuto la fortuna di trovare nel centro un cucciolo al quale abbiamo potuto fare qualche carezza in più. Più in là vi caricherò anche queste fotografie 😊 . . . . . . . . #elephantnatureparkchiangmai #elephant #naturephotography #naturelovers #discovery #thailand #thailandtravel #igthailand #travelgram #travelbloggerlife #aroundtheworld #womenaroundtheworld #trip #triptherapy #exploretheglobe #viaggiare #viaggiatori #mangiaviviviaggia #wanderlust #emotions #freedom #serendipity #travel #photooftheday #zainoinspalla #tripofalifetime

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His name is Tim Storms, and the lowest note in his voice – eight octaves below the lowest G on a piano – can be heard only by certain animals (like elephants).

16. Dogs use their left nostril for smelling good things.

When dogs encounter something to sniff, they first use their right nostril – and only switch to the left if the scent is something pleasant, like a mate or food.

15. “Fizzle” used to refer to a fart.

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In the 1400s, it was, specifically, a quiet breaking of wind.

14. # doesn’t mean “hashtag” or “pound.”

It’s called an octothorpe, with the “octo” referring to its 8 points.

13. The French have a different name for their signature kiss.

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Only two days until our vacation! 😍🚕👭👬 . When I think of my future, I see myself with Jan and two close friends. We’re sitting on a big sofa, drinking white wine, eating selfmade dishes and having a great time together. 🍕🍹🥨 Well, the future is pretty near, because this is what will happen in two days when we’re in Denmark again – I can’t wait for it! 🇩🇰😍 Love, Eric _____ #gaykiss #gaykissing #frenchkisses #gaycouple #loveislove #romanticmoment #boysloveboys #boysboys #boysinlove #lovestory #lovestagram #gaystagram #gaylife #gaylovers #happyboys #happypride #couplegoals💑

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In France, a kiss using tongues is called a galocher.

12. That tiny pocket in your jeans was designed for your pocket watch.

Personally I think we should go back to carrying them, for tan-lines sake.

11. Cows don’t have upper front teeth.

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Roses are red 🌹 violets are blue 💙 buy me some cows and I’ll always love you 😍

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Instead of upper incisors, cows, sheep, and goats have a thick layer of tissue called a dental pad that’s used to pull out grass.

10. Avocados were named after reproductive organs.

People indigenous to Mexico and Central America used the same word – ahuacatl – to mean both “testicles” and “avocado.”

9. You have two body parts that never stop growing.

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My favorite spot … #germangiant #germangiants #germangiantsofinstagram #giantrabbit #giantrabbits #continentalgiant #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbitsworldwide #rabbitworld #rabbits #bigears #bunniesworldwide #bunnyworld #bunnyears #giantears #petsofinstagram #rudi_the_bfg #flemishgiant #flemishgiantsofinstagram #flemishgiantrabbit #flemishgiants #flemishgiantbunny #토끼 #rabbitlove #duitsereus #vlaamsereus #konijnen #cuterabbits #sadnews

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Your nose and your ears…so hopefully yours started off smallish.

8. Movie trailers originally played after the feature film.

Hence the name, as they “trailed” the move you came to see. The first trailer appeared in 1912, and teased a Broadway show, not a movie.

7. Turkeys can blush.

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He’s so incredibly gorgeous. What a bird! #mycroft #mycrofttheturkey #turkeytom #tomturkey #turkey #turkeysofinstagram #turkeysofig #famousturkeys #blueslateturkey #narangassettturkeys #landleven #buitenleven #kalkoen #kalkoenen #gobblegobble #turkeysnood #turkeysnoodsunday

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The pale skin on a turkey’s head and neck – and the flap of skin over their beaks (called a snood) – can turn bright red, blue, or white when they’re scared or excited.

6. Only around 25% of the Sahara is sandy.

Most of it is covered in gravel, along with some mountains and oases.

5. T.S. Eliot wore green face makeup.

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Year 12 Advanced English are currently studying the poetry of T. S. Eliot, beginning with 'The Love Song of J. Alfred Prufrock'. It is an enormous poem and has been an epic undertaking! #tseliot #prufrock #literature #modernism

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No one is sure why, but he liked dusting his face with green powder.

My guess is that he was just a really big Wizard of Oz fan.

4. No number before 1,000 contains this letter…

It’s “A.”

3. The U.S. government kept a copy of every public tweet published between 2006 and 2017.

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I’m a big fan of libraries and bookstores and this library in Washington DC was just delightful for my eyes! Make sure to visit @librarycongress next time you’re in DC 🤩 📚 💎 📖 🇺🇸 . . . . . . #book #books #booklover #bookstagram #bookaddict #library #library📚 #libraries #librarylife #librarylove #usa #librariesofinstagram #dc #librarydesign #books📚 #interiordesign #majestic #designinterior #design #usa🇺🇸 #washington #washingtondc #igersdc #libraryofcongress #museum #museumlover #america #prettylittletrips #theprettycities #washington_dc

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Since 2018, the Library of Congress decided to keep only select tweets, mainly ones dealing with things of national interest (like elections and public policy).

Yikes. They’ve got way too many of mine.

2. Disney characters wear gloves because they’re easier to draw.

Mickey Mouse and company wear gloves because they’re easier to animate and, according to Walt Disney himself, because “he was supposed to be more human.”

I guess mouse hands (or paws) would put a damper on that effect.

1. When dinosaurs were alive, there were active volcanos on the moon.

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Watching the moon this evening from #TheHumberEstuary in Lincolnshire. (Wish I had a better camera for night shots because this evening was beautiful) Also, I saw no seals! . . #Moon #Humber #HumberEstuary #Lincolnshire #Lincoln #Hull #KingstonUponHull #EastRidingOfYorkshire #Yorkshire #MoonLight #LincolnshireCountryside #BritishCountryside #Estuary #SuperSnowMoon #Grimsby

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New NASA findings suggest there might have been active lava flow 100 million years ago.

Did you learn something? Share something? Win another game of Trivial Pursuit?

Tell us which ones were your favorites in the comments!