These Bizarre Phenomenons Prove That Reality Is Stranger Than Fiction

The world is full of infinite wonders—but how many of them have you actually observed? From a town that's been on fire for 50 years to beavers the size of human adults, all of these curious phenomenons are very, very real. Sometimes, reality really is stranger than fiction.

Only 85% of the Population Has This Muscle

Some people can wiggle their ears. Others can lick their elbow. Weird, evolutionary developments have stuck with certain humans longer than others, and that includes the palmaris longus muscle. Want to check? Hold out your arm and touch your thumb and your pinky together. If you see a raised tendon in the middle of your wrist, you're among the 85% of people who have a palmaris longus.

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The More You Know

  • In one month, the average person consumes about a Lego brick’s worth of microplastic.
  • The population of the United States increases by one person every 12 seconds.
  • The richest superhero is actually Black Panther, who has an estimated of $500 billion, whereas Tony Stark is worth $100 billion and Bruce Wayne $80 billion.
  • Maine is the only state that has a one-syllable name.
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