50 “Weird Facts” That You Might Not Have Known Before Today (New Pics)

In the Middle Ages, people thought farting in jars and sniffing them would help prevent death. True or false? Weirdly enough, it actually checks out as true. In fact, during the Great Plague of London in the 1600s, some doctors would recommend that people keep “fart jars” to ward off the bubonicplague.While it more than likely did not save many people, the strange piece of information has been forever immortalized inhistorybooks. And it’s just one of many very strange but fascinating tidbits that can be found on theWeird FactsIG page. Over 1.2 million people follow the account for their daily dose of oddly interesting information.Bored Pandahas picked out a few of our personal favorites from the page for your scrolling pleasure. Upvote the ones that leave you intrigued, and enjoy sharing your newfound knowledge with your family and friends this holiday season.This post may includeaffiliate links.RELATED:See Also on Bored PandaContinue reading with Bored Panda PremiumUnlimited contentAd-free browsingDark modeSubscribe nowAlready a subscriber?Sign InSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaSee Also on Bored PandaModal closeAdd New ImageModal closeAdd Your Photo To This ListPlease use high-res photos without watermarksOoops! Your image is too large, maximum file size is 8 MB.Not your original work?Add sourcePublish

While it more than likely did not save many people, the strange piece of information has been forever immortalized inhistorybooks. And it’s just one of many very strange but fascinating tidbits that can be found on theWeird FactsIG page. Over 1.2 million people follow the account for their daily dose of oddly interesting information.

Bored Pandahas picked out a few of our personal favorites from the page for your scrolling pleasure. Upvote the ones that leave you intrigued, and enjoy sharing your newfound knowledge with your family and friends this holiday season.

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Man in hooded robe portraying a character, with text about a heartwarming story. Weird fact shared below image.

Dolphin at a marine institute trained to trade trash for fish, showcasing a weird fact.

Person holding an award, with a black background and text about 1991 education initiative. Weird facts highlighted.

In 2017, Georgia inmates save a fallen deputy in a cemetery, an unexpected heroic act.

Mad Max: Fury Road scene with guitarist on vehicle, flames shooting out, showcasing one of many weird facts.

Marie Curie working in a laboratory, associated with weird facts about her achievements and education challenges.

Bearded man in sunglasses and plaid shirt outdoors, embodying a weird fact about mistaken identity.

Sea lion on a rock with ocean waves behind, highlighted by an intriguing weird fact about a rescue story.

Weird fact: An octopus named Otto caused an aquarium power outage by shooting water at a light.

People watching a movie in a dark room, weird facts about the calming effect of rewatching favorite films displayed on screen.

Two women on motorcycles, pioneers in a 1916 journey across the US, highlighting weird historical travel facts.

Brain scan image with text describing a weird fact about a woman hearing voices that led to a tumor discovery.

Doris Miller during Pearl Harbor attack, manning a gun; historical bravery depicted in 2001 film.

Vintage photo of a Mexican railroad brakeman with a mustache, wearing a hat. A text overlay shares a weird fact about his heroism.

Illustration of a stressed woman with text about weird facts related to a 2013 survey on mothers' stress sources.

Bowhead whale emerging from water, linked to a fact about surviving a century-old harpoon attack, highlighting weird facts.

Man in glasses and checkered shirt, associated with weird facts about apologizing for creating pop-up ads.

Two men seated together, smiling, with a text overlay sharing a weird fact about the founding of Ben & Jerry’s.

Old haunted house linked to carbon monoxide and hallucinations, illustrating weird facts about eerie experiences.

Man adjusting glasses beside Chewbacca costume; text reveals he chose to play a hero. Weird facts from movies.

Vintage photo of Vince Coleman and his gravestone, highlighting a weird fact about his heroic telegraph message saving 300 lives.

Whynot sign in North Carolina surrounded by greenery, showcasing a weird fact about its naming origin.

Tomb of Antoine-Augustin Parmentier in Paris adorned with potato plants, highlighting an interesting historical fact.

A jaguar resting on a tree in a South American forest, known for gnawing on caapi roots causing hallucinations; a weird fact.

A historic couple from Macy’s involved in a Titanic anecdote, highlighting a weird fact.

Pirate-themed man on a ship, showcasing weird fact about MIT offering a “pirate certificate” for completing specific courses.

Silhouette under colorful sky with floating money, highlighting a weird fact about wealth and happiness.

Sean’s Bar in Ireland, the world’s oldest bar, with a blue facade and outdoor seating since 900 AD, showcasing weird facts.

Eclipse image with weird fact about moon’s size and distance from Earth compared to the sun.

Aerial view of a blue whale, the largest known animal, swimming in the ocean; a weird fact about its size is highlighted.

Man sitting, mentioned as RADAR inventor caught speeding, expressing surprise at use of his invention.

Close-up of an eagle’s eye and beak illustrating weird facts about their vision capabilities.

Black and white photos of Charlie Chaplin with text discussing weird facts about his career and 12-minute standing ovation.

Morgan Freeman as “Red” in The Shawshank Redemption, with a fun trivia fact displayed about the character’s origin.

Great white shark close-up with text about its unusual behavior near Farallon Islands, highlighting weird facts.

Crowd of students in South Korea preparing for Suneung, a major exam day, highlighting unique cultural practices.

Map of Australia with text about a weird fact regarding the origin of the Australian accent.

Lego figure at desk illustrating weird fact about unnoticed Spanish civil servant absence for six years.

Man in a suit sitting at a table, with text discussing a weird fact about school drop-offs.

Javier Bardem as Anton Chigurh, noted for realistic psychopath depiction in “No Country for Old Men” by psychologists.

Two people behind a store counter, discussing a weird fact about Kevin Smith’s filming of Clerks.

Scene from “Dirty Dancing” with a couple’s iconic lift in a dance hall, highlighting a weird fact about its surprising success.

Portrait of Jordan Anderson with text about his witty letter asking for 52 years' back pay, illustrating a weird historical fact.

Bowl of tomato sauce on a table with a spoon, highlighting a weird fact about its Mexican origins.

Orca swimming in the ocean, addressing a weird fact about no recorded fatal attacks by wild orcas on humans.

Historical sign for Fort Gay, West Virginia, with text about its establishment and a weird fact involving Microsoft.

Country road leading to Wauconda, Washington, purchased by a couple for $360,000. Features café, gas station, post office. Weird facts.

Great Fire of London painting with text about a man wrongfully executed for starting it.