50+ Strange But True Facts That Will Astound You!

By John C. Barnard Last updated Apr 25, 2022 0

If you’re bored at home, why not use your free time to learn something new? And what’s better than blowing your own mind? When it comes to unusual facts, they say truth is stranger than fiction, and this is never more true than when you’re reading them.

Abraham Lincoln was a champion wrestler and a licensed bartender, did you know? Consider this: honeybees flap their wings 230 times every second. Seriously, there’s a lot to be fascinated about in the universe, and we’re not just talking about Snapple facts.

If you need any more proof, we’ve got an afternoon full of mind-boggling data to toss your way. Check out our sites on interesting facts, scary facts, psychology facts, useless facts, funny facts, and did-you-know facts once you’ve finished looking over these strange (but true!) facts.

Animal Facts That Will Astound You

Turritopsis dohrnii, a jellyfish species, is “immortal.” They have the ability to revert back to a polyp in reaction to physical harm or any other trauma.
If the weather isn’t moist enough to fulfill their needs, snails have been known to slumber for up to three years.
Every second, honeybee flap their wings 230 times.
A panda cub is about the size of a mouse and weighs barely four ounces when it is born.
Horses and cows can sleep standing up, but when lying down, they can only dream.
Koala fingerprints are nearly indistinguishable from human fingerprints, to the point where they can contaminate crime scenes!
Do you have a growling stomach? The teeth in the stomachs of ghost crabs are used to growl.
A narwhal’s tusk is actually an “inside out” tooth.
The accent of sperm whales in the Caribbean differs from that of other whales in the ocean.
Sharks that glow in the dark exist! A brilliant glow is emitted by the swell shark, which lives 1700 feet beneath the ocean’s surface. Although it’s usually only visible to other swell sharks, scientists have devised a method of detecting the glow using filters.

Strange But True Facts

“Frostnip” is the stage just before frostbite.
Boanthropy is a condition in which people imagine they are cows and try to spend their lives as such.
Except for Antarctica, every continent has at least one McDonald’s.
Truel refers to a duel between three persons.
Baked beans aren’t really baked beans. They’ve been stewed for a long time.
On Mars, the sunsets are blue.
You could possibly “dig a hole in China” if you start in Argentina.
Every month, more than eight million people browse MySpace.
Tyromancy was a method of divination that used studying cheese to forecast the future. It is now outdated.
There are more LEGO mini-figures on the planet than there are people.
In ancient times, spider webs were utilized as bandages.
Your feet contain one-quarter of all your bones.
A cloud can be over a million pounds in weight.
The average person will wait for red lights to turn green for six months of their lives.
Lyndon B. Johnson was the first president to buy a water-surfing automobile.
Dolphins may appear to be cheerful creatures, but they sleep with one eye open.
Alfred Hitchcock was a homophobe, which means he disliked eggs. In a 1963 interview, the godfather of the horror genre had this to say about them: “I’m terrified of eggs, more than terrified; they revolt me.” When you smash that white round object with no holes, within there’s that yellow round thing with no hole. Blood is a merry, bright red color. However, the yolk of an egg is a repulsive yellow color. It’s something I’ve never tried.”
There’s a corporation that transforms bodies into coral reefs in the water. Eternal Reefs is the name of the company.
The world’s heaviest padlock weighs 916 pounds.

Strange Historical Facts

Mayans worshipped turkeys as vessels of the gods about 300 B.C.
Medals for arts and humanities used to be awarded at the Olympic Games. 151 medals were given out at the time for architecture, literature, painting, music, and sculpture.
What’s with the fork? Because they were viewed as “artificial hands,” this pronged utensil was previously considered sacrilegious.
Cleopatra was not an Egyptian at all. Really! His ancestors can be traced back to Alexander the Great’s Macedonian general Ptolemy, according to historians. As a result, she was both an Egyptian and a Greek monarch.
Are you not a fan of cans? Pope Gregory IV would have been a dream come true for you. He started war on cats in the 13th century, believing them to be Satan’s instruments.
Ketchup didn’t become popular as a condiment until the late 1800s. It had previously been sold as an indigestion remedy.
Abraham Lincoln was a world-class wrestler before becoming president. He only lost one match out of 300. He was also a licensed bartender, as a bonus fact.
George Washington, a former president who enjoyed his spirits, built a whiskey distillery after leaving office.
Cowboy hats were not worn by some of history’s most famous cowboys in real life (as often depicted in movies). Bowler hats were worn by legends like Wyatt Earp and Billy the Kid.
Juliana, a Great Dane, earned a Blue Cross Medal for peeing on an incendiary bomb during WWII.

Strange Facts About Human Body

Although the actual function of yawns is unknown, scientists believe they may aid in body temperature regulation.
What a way to make a statement! In your lifetime, you’ll create enough saliva to fill two swimming pools.
The human tongue, like a finger, has a print that is unique to you.
The nose has figured it out. It can memorize up to 50,000 different fragrances.
The cornea of the eye is the only part of the body that is not supplied with blood. Rather, it derives its oxygen from the air itself.
Around 50,000 cells in your body died and were replaced in the time it took you to read this line.
The lining of your stomach glows crimson when you blush.
The only element of the human body that is incapable of self-healing is the teeth.
Both lungs have a surface area about the same as a tennis court.
Most people lose 50% of their taste buds by the age of 60.
People’s faces can get swollen with goosebumps.
Boys have fewer taste buds than girls.
The thigh bones of humans are more durable than concrete.
It takes roughly six months for a fingernail to grow from the base to the tip if it is completely removed.
Messages from your brain move at up to 200 kilometers per hour along nerves.
About 80 times every second, your eyes move.