14 Strange Facts That Are Actually True

The next time you're at a dinner party, impress other guests with these facts (sourced from Reddit) that sound too strange to be true. The only hiccup might be many people will think you're a liar until they google the facts.

01
The Likelihood of Strangers Sharing Birthdays

The Likelihood of Strangers Sharing Birthdays

In a room of 23 random people, there is a 50 percent chance of two people sharing the same birthday.

Source: Quickmeme

02
The Redness in Raw Meat Is Not What You Think

The Redness in Raw Meat Is Not What You Think

The red liquid from raw meat is myoglobin not blood.

Source: Kickstarter

03
The Side Effects of Being a Professional Mimic

The Side Effects of Being a Professional Mimic

A professional mimic can forget his or her voice.

Source: Quickmeme

04
Become a Millionaire in Less Than a Month

Become a Millionaire in Less Than a Month

If you start with a penny, then double it every day, you'll become a millionaire in less than a month.

Source: Quickmeme

05
Mammoths Were Alive Only 3,600 Years Ago
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Mammoths Were Alive Only 3,600 Years Ago

When the Great Pyramid was being built, mammoths were alive.

06
Amount of Caffeine by Roast Level

Amount of Caffeine by Roast Level

The lighter the roast, the more caffeine the coffee has.

Source: Cheezburger

07
The Paradoxical Name of Nonprofit's CEO

The Paradoxical Name of Nonprofit's CEO

Robin Mahfood is the CEO of Food For the Poor.

08
Who Knew a Moose Could Swim?

Who Knew a Moose Could Swim?

A moose can dive under water down nearly 20 feet to look for food.

09
Blame Space For Your Computer Problems

Blame Space For Your Computer Problems

Cosmic rays from outer space cause glitches in your electronics.

10
I'll Take Diamonds Over Rain, Please
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I'll Take Diamonds Over Rain, Please

It rains diamonds on Saturn and Jupiter.

11
Putting the Cart Before the Horse

Putting the Cart Before the Horse

The lighter was invented before the match.

Source: Somegif

12
When a Berry Is Not a Berry
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When a Berry Is Not a Berry

An avocado is a berry, but a strawberry is not.

13
Why We Sometimes Go Bananas

Why We Sometimes Go Bananas

Humans share 50 percent of their DNA with bananas.