Gross Facts

37 facts tagged with Gross Facts

Demodex

Demodex is an arachnid that lives on the skin of almost all humans. It has no anus, and when it dies, the accumulated faeces is released.

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Strawberry Bugs

If you don't wash strawberries before eating them, you may also be eating little white bugs.

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Mike the Headless Chicken

Mike the Headless Chicken was no different from any other chicken, except that he lived for 18 months after his head had been cut off.

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Earthworms Are Tasty

Earthworms are 82% protein, rich in Omega 3, and pair well with cumin and curry. They reportedly taste like bacon.

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Amou Haji

There's an Iranian man who hasn't washed for over 60 years and smokes animal faeces.

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Tree Lobster

The Tree Lobster, once thought to be extinct, is an insect that can grow to the size of a human hand, and it can only be found on a small island of rock that is Ball's Pyramid, Australia.

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The UK Has a Bus Service That Is Powered by Poop

In the UK, there's a bus service that's powered by poop.

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Subway Air Contains 15% Human Skin

Scientists found that 15% of matter in the air at subway stations is human skin, from areas such as heels, belly buttons, armpits, and rear ends.

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