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Ever catch yourself googling something to check if it's really real? We partnered with GSN's Lie Detectors for this post of truths that sound like fabrications.
Sometimes something sounds so unbelievable that it just has to be made up. But these stunning facts will surprise, making them fun conversation starters the next time you're stuck in an uncomfortably quiet situation. These mind-blowing statements will leave you shaking your head while filled with new understanding and appreciation for the world around you. Read on and be amazed.
— Additional reporting by Victor Verdugo
1 It Rains Diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter
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2 Oxford University Is Older Than the Aztecs
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3 Scotland's Official Animal Is the Unicorn
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4 There Are More Public Libraries Than McDonald's in the US
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5 Elephants Are Afraid of Bees
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6 Betty White Is Older Than Sliced Bread
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7 There Are 189 People Named LOL in the US
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8 It Would Only Take an Hour to Drive to Outer Space
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9 Man Walked the Moon Before Wheeled Luggage Was Invented
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10 Tug-of-War Used to Be an Olympic Event
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11 Titanus Beetles Are Bigger Than Some Small Dogs
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12 You're More Likely to Get Hit by Lightning Than Eaten by a Shark
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