Cool Facts

251 facts tagged with Cool Facts

Sprout Pencil

The Sprout pencil is a plantable pencil that contains a seed inside. When it's too short to use, you can plant it and watch it grow herbs and vegetables.

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Alexander Selkirk

Alexander Selkirk, a Scottish sailor, was left stranded on a deserted island in 1704, but survived for over 4 years, partly by using feral cats to protect him from ravenous rats that attacked during the night.

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The Real Caterpie

There's a caterpillar that looks like Caterpie from Pokémon.

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2.8 Million One Pennies

In 1987, an 18-year-old freshman named Mike Hayes funded his education by asking 2.8 million people for one penny.

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Swimming Pigs

There's an island in the Bahamas called Big Major Cay (or Pig Beach), which is only inhabited by swimming pigs.

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Music and Productivity

Listening to music while working helps to create a positive mood, and helps you to become more productive.

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Thumbelina

Thumbelina, the smallest horse in the world, is about the size of a dog.

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WWOOF

WWOOF is an international program that allows you to travel the world, with food/accommodations covered, in exchange for volunteer work.

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