Time for Some Trivia!

Jul 23, 2020 | Australian College

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Are you an avid fan of fun facts? Here is a collection of some random interesting and informative trivia that you probably didn’t know about. They can be funny, cool, quirky, weird, unbelievable and mind-blowing! Who knows, you might find them useful one day – pull one out as a conversation-starter or an ice-breaker to your friends!

 

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High heeled shoes were originally created for men.
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The hashtag symbol is technically called an octothorpe.
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Scientifically speaking, the banana is a berry.
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Koalas and humans have remarkably similar fingerprints.
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Cats can be allergic to humans!
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The speed of computer mouse is measured in “MICKEYS”
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The heart of a shrimp is located in its head.
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Bubble Wrap was originally intended to be used as 3D wallpaper.
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Armadillo shells are bulletproof.
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A group of flamingos is called a “flamboyance”.
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Pandiculation. This is what happens when you wake up in the morning and stretch.
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Honey is the only type of food that does not rot.
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“E” is the most common letter and appears in 11 percent of all English words.
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Showers really do spark creativity.
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Sharks can live for five centuries.
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A single strand of Spaghetti is called a “Spaghetto”.

 

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