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Get ready to have your minds blown by the incredible and peculiar! We’re delving into the realm of the bizarre and unearthing the top 10 weirdest facts that will leave you amazed. From mind-bending scientific oddities to mind-boggling occurrences in nature, prepare to have your expectations shattered and your curiosity ignited. Let’s dive in and discover the jaw-dropping, head-scratching, and downright peculiar facts that will make you question everything you thought you knew!

1. Humans can’t walk in a straight line without looking at something.

Did you know that humans can’t walk in a straight line without a visual point?

If blindfolded, we gradually walk in a circle.

It seems like our brain needs a reference point to keep us on track!

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2. Ketchup was used as medicine!

That’s right! In the 1800s, ketchup was believed to have healing properties and was used to treat ailments such as indigestion and a bad tummy.

Thankfully, today we enjoy it as a tasty sauce instead!

Learn about pharmacists here

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3. Sloths can hold their breath longer than dolphins.

When it comes to holding their breath, sloths take the lead!

These slow-moving creatures can hold their breath for much longer than dolphins can.

Who would have thought?

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4. Australia is wider than the moon.

Australia is already known for its vast landscapes and unique wildlife, but can you believe that Australia is wider than the moon?!

This remarkable country is wider than the celestial body that lights up our night sky.

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5. Rats will laugh out loud if you tickle them!

Did you know that rats laugh when they are tickled? It’s true!

Just like humans, they have their ticklish spots that can bring out their high-pitched laughter.

It’s so high pitched, you won’t be able to hear it!

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6. Boeing used potatoes to test their in-flight Wi-Fi!

Have you ever wondered how Boeing test their in-flight Wi-Fi?

They use… potatoes!

Potatoes reflect and absorb Wi-Fi signals similarly to human bodies.

The project is even called SPUDS, which stands for Synthetic Personnel Using Dialectic Substitution.

The potatoes must have been sitting there for ages… at least they don’t get bored!

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7. Wombats do cube poos!

Brace yourselves for this hilarious fact โ€“ wombats do cubed poos!

Unlike most animals, wombats produce uniquely shaped poos.

Scientists believe it’s because of how it dries and contracts in the body.

At least they won’t roll into the distance!

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8. Your brain hides your nose.

Did you know that your nose is always visible to you?

You can’t see it very well because your brain ignores it through a process called Unconscious Selective Attention.

So, even though your nose is right in front of you, your brain focuses on other things instead.

Amazing, isn’t it?

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9. There is gold in your body.

We all have a little bit of gold in us.

The human body contains about 0.2 milligrams of gold, which is mostly in our blood.

So, in a way, we’re all carrying around a tiny bit of treasure within us. Yay!

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10. Peanut butter can be turned into diamonds.

Quick! Where’s the peanut butter?!

Through a scientific process called high-pressure high-temperature synthesis, peanut butter can be transformed into tiny, artificial diamonds.

Who would have thought that a delicious spread could have such potential?

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