14 Strange Facts That Are Actually True
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The next time you're at a dinner party, impress other guests with these facts (sourced from Reddit) that sound too strange to be true. The only hiccup might be many people will think you're a liar until they google the facts.
The Likelihood of Strangers Sharing Birthdays
In a room of 23 random people, there is a 50 percent chance of two people sharing the same birthday.
The Redness in Raw Meat Is Not What You Think
The red liquid from raw meat is myoglobin not blood.
The Side Effects of Being a Professional Mimic
A professional mimic can forget his or her voice.
Become a Millionaire in Less Than a Month
If you start with a penny, then double it every day, you'll become a millionaire in less than a month.
Mammoths Were Alive Only 3,600 Years Ago
When the Great Pyramid was being built, mammoths were alive.
Amount of Caffeine by Roast Level
The lighter the roast, the more caffeine the coffee has.
The Paradoxical Name of Nonprofit's CEO
Robin Mahfood is the CEO of Food For the Poor.
Who Knew a Moose Could Swim?
A moose can dive under water down nearly 20 feet to look for food.
Blame Space For Your Computer Problems
Cosmic rays from outer space cause glitches in your electronics.
Why We Sometimes Go Bananas
Humans share 50 percent of their DNA with bananas.