The world keeps throwing us facts that make us go, “OMG, is it for real?!” Truth, as they say, is stranger than fiction. Here, we will discuss just that — a few facts and figures that jolt us into thinking that the world contains an ever-surprising hodgepodge of weird and interesting facts.
Stay with us while we rattle off some of the most amazing facts that left us wondering about the strange ways that the world works!
The Unusual Fan of Nicole Kidman!
If you’re thinking that Kidman’s unusual fan is a human, well, you’re sort of close in your guess. Who we are referring to are actually our close relatives in the animal kingdom — orangutans. These wonderful creatures have quite a funny trait, and that is male orangutans have a thing for red hair. Now, there was one by the name of Hsing Hsing, who came from an Australian zoo, and he stole Nicole Kidman’s photo from a magazine and brought it home! Yes, we know we can’t blame him, but wonder what Nicole has to say to that!
The Farewell Party From Unexpected Quarters!
John Whitley, an officer from the Louisiana Correctional Facility, was so popular among the inmates that he was given a grand farewell party when he retired! Well, generally, we see inmates and officers sharing a hate-hate relationship. Still, here it was a different case as this man managed to wow everyone with the selfless work he did for the correctional facility — right from helping the inmates with their education to introducing a reward system to make sports an integral part of competitions and events. No wonder the inmates like him. We like him too!
Coyotes and Badgers Are Hunting Mates!
You have probably heard of different types of animals being friends in fairytales and striking up long conversations! But then, truth is stranger than fairy tales! There is this friendship between coyotes and badgers, which we think is kinda cute!
They go for hunting expeditions together! And they complement each other beautifully. That is because badgers can go after animals in burrows whereas coyotes can chase off prey animals all around the ground. Coyotes score in having better vision, whereas badgers can smell their way around. So while badgers chase animals, coyote gets hold of them! Now have you ever heard of such a cute partnership between animals of different species? Isn’t it heartwarming to see such adorable friendships?
Marilyn Monroe and Albert Einstein
One is a tinsel town diva who has captivated millions with her ravishing beauty and charming onscreen persona. And the other is a scientist who taught the world a thing or two or more about science — two different worlds and never the two shall meet, right? No, wrong! Sources suggest something that Marilyn Monroe had an IQ of 163-168, while Albert Einstein had an IQ of 160. Really! Don’t roll your eyes just yet as Marilyn Monroe was an intelligent woman, and she was interested in everything. Also, she was exceptionally well-read! Another fact that can surprise you is Albert Einstein gave her his photographed picture which Marilyn considered one of her prize possessions!
The Place Where the Whole Population Can Fit
Now that is surprising! The world’s total population stands somewhere around 7.5 billion. And there are no two ways about it that the number is huge! It is somewhat comforting to know that we could all fit inside Los Angeles if we stood shoulder to shoulder and could fit in inside the 500 square miles of Los Angeles! That’s what National Geographic says, at least, and it’s certainly one fact that seems too far-fetched to be true, but it is!
The Quietest Room in The World!
Silence is calming and comforting, but what if you heard about the quietest room in the world and left wondering how much silence is too much silence? Redmond (Washington) Microsoft’s headquarters has the quietest room in the world. It gives the adage a pin-drop silence a whole new meaning! The lab room has a background noise -20.35 Dba, which is twenty times quieter than the quietest places! It makes us think of it being a quiet library — make that very, very quiet library! We wonder how it feels to spend a day there!
Well, these are just a few fun and not so serious facts we found from across the world. Which of these did you know already and which one did you find most amusing? Tell us all about it in the comments section!