There’s a reason people say that truth is stranger than fiction. Between impressive inventions and natural oddities, the world can be a pretty incredible place. Just when you think you’re too jaded and you know it all, people and things can surprise you in delightful ways. Wondering how long it would take to drive to space?
Or where a quarter of the bones on your body are located? Or what you call a rainbow that happens at night? You’ll find out all that and more when you read through these trivia tidbits from around the world.
Prepare to be astounded by these 65 weird facts. And for more trivia to blow your mind, check out these 175 Random Facts So Interesting You’ll Say, “OMG!”
There’s a company that turns dead bodies into an ocean reef.
For those who romanticize a burial at sea, the company Eternal Reefs offers an innovative solution. It mixes the cremated remains of a person with concrete to create a
“pearl” onto which loved ones can etch personal messages, handprints or (environmentally friendly) mementos. The pearl is then encased in a “reef ball” that is dropped into the sea,
where it provides a new habitat for fish and other sea life, helping encourage a vibrant ecosystem. The circle of life at work! For more trivia sent right to your inbox, sign up for our daily newsletter.
