You won’t believe these wild fun facts—stop scrolling, this list is about to blow your mind!
TOP 10. Astronauts Use Velcro in Helmets to Scratch Their Noses
Ever wondered how astronauts scratch a nose itch when they’re stuck in that bulky spacesuit? Spoiler: It’s not magic—they’ve got a tiny Velcro patch inside their helmets specifically for rubbing that itch away! And here’s a bonus tidbit that’s low-key wild: Their suits also come with a "Valsalva device" (fancy term for a pressure-adjuster) that one astronaut actually used back in 2011 to wipe away tears mid-space. Talk about thinking ahead!
TOP 9. Alpacas Spit When Mad—And They’re the Only Animals That Do This
Alpacas, those fluffy cuties from South America, have a unique way of showing anger—they spit! But don’t panic, they almost never target humans (phew). The only time an unruly, untrained alpaca might "launch a spit attack" is if you’re teasing it or being mean.
Most of the time, they save their spit wars for other alpacas (drama queen energy, tbh). Fun fact: These guys are total sweethearts—humans have been domesticating them for ages to help with work and carry loads in super tough terrains.
TOP 8. A Tree in Pakistan Has Been "Arrested" for Over 120 Years
Let’s travel back to 1898: A British officer named James Squid got wasted and somehow convinced himself that a banyan tree in a Pakistani town had "moved its spot." His solution? Order the tree to be tied up and "arrested."
Yeah, you read that right—a tree behind bars. Fast forward to today, this chained-up tree is a total tourist hotspot, and it’s also a somber reminder of the colonial pain the local people went through. You can find it now inside the Pakistani army’s Landi Kotal camp—definitely one of the weirdest "prisoners" in history.
TOP 7. Ethiopia’s Calendar Is 7-8 Years Behind Most Countries
Ethiopia said "nope" to the Roman Church’s calendar and stuck with their traditional one—and it’s *wildly* out of sync with the rest of the world. Their calendar starts way back in 7 BC, so it’s 7 to 8 years behind the Gregorian calendar (you know, the one almost everyone uses).
And get this: Their year has 13 months—12 months with 30 days each, plus a short 13th month. To put it in perspective: As of March 2019, most of us were in 2019, but Ethiopia was still living in 2011. Talk about time travel vibes!
TOP 6. Astronaut Poop Burns Up as "Poop Meteors" When Re-Entering the Atmosphere
Here’s a space fact you didn’t ask for but need: During his year-long stint in space, American astronaut Scott Kelly dumped around 180 pounds of poop into space. When that poop re-entered Earth’s atmosphere, it burned up into tiny ashes—looking just like a mini meteor!
We’re calling it a "poop meteor" from now on. And this isn’t a one-time thing: Back in 2009, the Space Shuttle Discovery released 150 pounds of liquid waste, and people in North America thought they were seeing weird UFO lights in the sky. Oops!
TOP 5. There Are Websites That Send Animal Poop—And Someone Almost Went to Jail for It
Believe it or not, there are actual websites where you can order animal poop to be sent to someone—anonymously, no less! You can pick cow poop, horse poop, basically any poop you can think of. Now, here’s the chaotic part: In 2015, a woman named Kimberly Capdevila got mad because her neighbor complained about her barking dog.
Her genius revenge? Sending them a package of cow poop via one of these sites. Spoiler: Her identity got exposed, she got sued, and she faced up to 30 days in jail plus a $635 fine. Moral of the story: Don’t weaponize poop—just train your dog.
TOP 4. The US Military Spent Over $20 Billion a Year on AC in Iraq and Afghanistan
Let’s talk about absurdly high bills: Data from 2011 revealed that before the US military pulled out of Iraq and Afghanistan, they were spending a mind-blowing $20.2 billion EVERY YEAR just on air conditioning for their bases.
That’s more than NASA’s entire annual budget at the time ($18 billion)! How is that possible, you ask? Blame the crazy costs of fuel transport, security, fancy AC equipment, and building infrastructure in harsh environments. Talk about cooling down in style (and breaking the bank).
TOP 3. Kids in LA Dug Up a Stolen Ferrari in Their Backyard
In 1978, two kids in Los Angeles were digging for treasure in their backyard (we’ve all been there, right?) when they hit something metal—and it turned out to be a stolen 1974 Ferrari Dino 246 GTS!
Here’s the backstory: The original owner had left the car while he ate at a restaurant, and thieves stole it and buried it in the kids’ yard. The insurance company paid the owner, then auctioned off the buried gem. A guy named Brad Howard snapped it up for $9,000, fixed it up, and even gave it the perfect license plate: "Dug Up." Iconic move.
TOP 2. Finland’s "Wife-Carrying" Race Gives Beer as a Prize (Based on the Wife’s Weight!)
Finland’s "wife-carrying" race in Sonkajärvi is so legendary, it’s in the Guinness World Records! Here’s how it works: Guys carry women (who have to be at least 17) using styles like the backpack carry or the "Estonian carry" (look it up, it’s chaotic).
The course is 253.5 meters long with obstacles, and the woman has to weigh at least 49kg—if she’s lighter, they add weights (no cheating!). Since 1992, they’ve hosted a world championship every year, and the prize is *chef’s kiss*: beer equal to the woman’s weight! Now, similar races have popped up in Australia, the UK, North America, and parts of Asia—everyone wants in on the weird fun.
TOP 1. The Loudest Word Ever Shouted Is "Quiet"
This one is pure irony: The loudest word ever shouted is… "quiet"! Let’s set the scene: 1994, a yelling contest in Belfast, and Annalisa Flanagan screamed "quiet" at a whopping 121.7 decibels—enough to match the noise of a jet engine.
Insane, right? Now, fast forward to 2000: Jill Drake broke the record for the loudest yell ever at 129 decibels, but here’s the catch—she didn’t shout a full word. So "quiet" still holds the crown for the loudest actual word. The universe has a weird sense of humor.
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