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British royal coat of arms with crowned lion and chained unicorn

Although a lion has appeared on Britain’s coat of arms since at least 1189 AD, the country hasn’t had wild lions since the Stone Age.

Shakira performing on stage

Shakira was turned down by her school choir in second grade, with her teacher criticizing her strong vibrato as sounding “like a goat.”

Hand holding a can of Emmental-flavored Pringles outdoors with mountains in the background

There are over 196 different flavors of Pringles. This includes mushroom and cream, pecan pie, and white chocolate peppermint.

Man standing with raised arms on top of a military tank

In 1991, Yugoslav tank driver Vladimir Živković deserted the Vukovar front by driving his tank to Belgrade and parking it outside the federal parliament in protest.

Five green humanoid aliens standing in a desert with UFOs overhead

A 2020 study by the University of Nottingham estimated the existence of approximately 36 intelligent alien civilizations within our Milky Way galaxy.

Red fox standing alert in tall green grass

“Fox tossing” was a pastime in the 18th century. The goal was to see which team of two could send a fox into the air the highest using a piece of cloth.

Vanguard TV3 satellite

After the USSR successfully launched the world’s first satellite, NASA tried to launch its own. It crashed in 3 seconds, so the press dubbed it “Kaputnik.”

Dark pillar of gas and dust in a glowing nebula with scattered stars

Historically, “nebula” referred to any cloudy-looking celestial object seen through a telescope. Today, it specifically means interstellar clouds of gas and dust.

Sunlight filtering through clear, deep blue ocean water

Wheelchair user and artist Sue Austin invented a functioning underwater wheelchair in 2012 as an art project for the Paralympics, despite engineers claiming it wouldn’t be possible.

Stonehenge with several upright and horizontal stones on a grassy field under a blue sky

Stonehenge was restored several times in the 20th century, including re-erecting fallen stones, straightening leaning ones, and stabilizing them with concrete foundations.

Person in a cream knitted sweater hugs a golden retriever on a couch

Hugging your pets lowers stress levels and elevates levels of serotonin and dopamine that help you feel calmer and more relaxed.

Members of the Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit in camouflage uniforms and hats

Founded in 2013, South Africa’s Black Mamba Anti-Poaching Unit is a female-led force that’s reduced poaching by 89% and nearly eliminated snaring in its conservation areas.

Person holding a big magnifying glass to the sky revealing hidden vampires

In Balkan folklore, anyone born on a Saturday can see vampires when they turn invisible.

Atomic bomb explosion rises over desert landscape with mountains in the background

In Las Vegas during the 1950s, Casinos offered “Atomic Tourism,” where guests could watch atomic bombs tested in the desert as entertainment.

Spinning globe showing blurred continents against a black background

At the equator, Earth spins at about 1,037 mph (1,670 km/h); this speed decreases toward the poles.

Bigfoot walking through a dense, misty forest with tall trees and fallen branches

According to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, it is legal to kill Bigfoot if you find it in Texas. It would be considered a non-protected, nongame animal.

Narrow corridor of a traditional Japanese inn with a sink and mirror at the end

Nishiyama Onsen Keiunkan, a Japanese inn founded in 705 AD, is the world’s oldest hotel and was operated by the same family for 52 generations until 2017.

Bare tree on a rock beneath a fogbow in mist

A fogbow is a ghostly white rainbow that appears in fog because the droplets are too small to produce vivid colors.

A detailed view of the planet Venus with a dark shadow cast along its edge

Only three objects in the sky can cast shadows on Earth: the Sun, the Moon, and Venus. The first two are pretty common, but Venusian shadows are very elusive!

Hexagonal storm at Saturn’s north pole with its rings in the background

Saturn has an enormous hexagonal storm at its north pole that’s been raging away ever since it was first discovered by NASA’s Voyager mission in 1981.

Close-up view of Mercury's cracked, cratered surface with the Sun nearby in space

Mercury’s surface can reach temperatures of up to 430°C (800°F), yet the planet continues to cool. This slow cooling causes Mercury to shrink slightly over time.

St. Peter's Basilica illuminated at dusk with people walking in front

Pope Celestine V was reluctantly elected as Pope after sending the Cardinals an angry letter warning of divine judgment if they didn’t choose a pope soon.

Dwayne Johnson taking a selfie with a smartphone, wearing sunglasses and a brown suit

In 2015, Dwayne Johnson broke the Guinness World Record for the most selfies taken in 3 minutes by taking 105 selfies with fans. His record has since been broken multiple times.

Colorful Sour Patch Kids candies covered in sugar

Sour Patch Kids and Swedish Fish are made by the same manufacturer, and red Sour Patch Kids are essentially Swedish Fish with sour sugar.