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Strangers On The Internet Share Their Assortment Of Intriguing Facts About Incredibly Niche Subjects

Close up of a snail resting on a bright green apple. A social media comment has been edited onto the photo and reads: Snail teeth are the hardest substance known to science

Our world is a vast, wondrous place. There’s simply so much out there to learn and explore! That said, even the most studious amongst us is unable to learn absolutely everything about every single thing on Earth. Luckily, there are plenty of people in the world who are more than happy to share their interesting niche facts whenever and wherever they can.

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You can start by doing a few quick searches online. Or you could do something like Jessica Peterson. She made a social media post asking people for “random fun facts about a very niche subject.” Her video went viral, and the responses it got did not disappoint! Here are some of the very best…

1. Ever wonder what penguins think about us?

Comment that reads: Penguins don’t see humans as a threat bcus we are the only creatures they’ve seen walk on two legs like them. They literally think “alright cool, just like us”
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Now, if only we were able to befriend these penguins…

2. Sure, talking about the weather on Earth is often considered boring, but have you considered discussing the weather on other planets?

Comment from Sydney Sundsbak that reads: The planet Neptune has all four seasons BUT each season lasts fourty years
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If that applied to Earth, there’s a chance your favorite season would either be around for most of your life or never at all.

3. The more you know!

Comment that reads: If you see door hinges it means the door will swing towards you
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Don’t mind me, I’ll just be staring at the seam of every door I ever encounter now.

4. People often say that cats don’t actually love us…

Comment from ellie that reads: Cats have evolved to purr on the same frequency as a babies cry so we’re more likely to give them attention
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…but they sure do go the extra mile to find ways to interact with us.

5. Guinea pigs get lonely, too

Comment from aria that reads: in switzerland it’s illegal to own just one guinea pig bc they’re social and need a companion
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But not as much in Switzerland, it seems!

6. Snails are squishy, odd little guys. What could possibly be so interesting about —

Comment from Von that reads: Snail teeth are the hardest substance known to science
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Oh… well, I’m not sure what to do with that information, but it feels important somehow.

How does it feel to be a little more educated about the world? Now, it’s time for the best part: Spreading these oddly specific yet interesting facts with others!

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