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| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Personperson01: 9:17pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Emtol01:Great |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Proudlyngwa(m): 9:22pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
sureteeboy:Dear sir do you actually have an idea what an atom is Do you knowhow big the sea is Or how wide the desert and its sand are Do you know what makes them up |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Adaisback(f): 9:31pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Dogalmighty17:these are the kind of intelligent people I love to see on nairaland not all these cho cho cho people that full here. Follow who knows road , una no dey hear. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by pigmania: 9:31pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Maybe dreams are of a spiritual origin, maybe dreams are not IN TIME. But psychologists would debunk this, based on REM (Rapid Eye Movement). |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Adakintroy: 9:37pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Fact #51. Nigeria will be great. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by FineboyKell(m): 9:59pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
π§ FACT CHECK 1. π Bananas are berries β β True (botanically) 2. π Strawberries arenβt berries β β True 3. π Octopuses have three hearts β β True 4. π¦ Wombat poop is cube-shaped β β True 5. π― Honey never spoils β β True (if sealed) 6. π¦ Sharks existed before trees β β True 7. β¨ Humans glow faintly in the dark β β οΈ Partly true (bioluminescence too weak to see) 8. π§ Your brain burns 20% of calories β β οΈ Mostly true (at rest) 9. πͺ A day on Venus is longer than a year β β True 10. π³ More trees than stars in the Milky Way β β οΈ Likely true, but star counts are estimates 11. βοΈπ₯ Water can boil and freeze at same time β β True (triple point) 12. π₯ Some metals explode in water β β True (e.g., sodium) 13. 𧬠You share DNA with bananas β β οΈ Misleading (shared basic genes, not β60%β meaningfully) 14. βοΈ Clouds can weigh millions of tons β β True 15. β±οΈ Time moves slower at your feet β β οΈ True but infinitesimal 16. π¦ Butterflies remember being caterpillars β β True 17. π§« Tardigrades survive space β β True 18. β‘ Lightning is hotter than the Sun β β True (surface comparison) 19. π§ Humans shed skin constantly β β True 20. π The brain ignores your nose β β οΈ Mostly true (olfactory adaptation) 21. βοΈ Scotland has 400+ words for snow β β οΈ Exaggerated but directionally true 22. βοΈ More chess games than atoms in universe β β False (more than atoms in observable universe? No) 23. π§οΈ You can smell rain β β True (petrichor) 24. π Your body replaces itself every few years β β οΈ Oversimplified (some cells last a lifetime) 25. π’ Some turtles breathe through their butt β β True 26. π Sound travels faster in water β β True 27. π¦ Birds donβt urinate β β True (uric acid instead) 28. πΌ Eiffel Tower grows in summer β β True 29. π§ Hot water can freeze faster β β οΈ True under specific conditions (Mpemba effect) 30. πͺ Saturn would float in water β β False (no container big enough; average density idea is misleading) 31. πͺ° Humans share 60% DNA with fruit flies β β οΈ Misleading framing 32. π Taste receptors exist in your gut β β True 33. π Some people see more colors β β True (tetrachromacy) 34. π€ Dreams last only seconds β β False (can last minutes) 35. πͺ Gold is edible β β True (biologically inert) 36. π Youβre taller in the morning β β True 37. ποΈ Humans blink 15β20 times/min β β οΈ Average, varies 38. π Ants donβt sleep β β False (they rest in cycles) 39. π¦ Mosquitoes are attracted to feet β β True 40. π§² Humans have magnetic particles β β οΈ True but no proven magnet sense 41. π§ Ice can burn skin β β True (frostbite) 42. π Earth isnβt perfectly round β β True 43. π Snails can sleep for years β β οΈ Dormancy, not sleep 44. π©Έ Your blood isnβt blue β β True 45. π Moon moves away every year β β True (~3.8 cm) 46. π§ Brain feels no pain β β True 47. π Elephants canβt jump β β True 48. 𧬠Identical twins donβt share fingerprints β β True 49. π Silence is never truly silent β β οΈ Mostly true 50. π§ Memory rewrites itself β β True π SUMMARY β’ Fully true: 31 β’ Partly true / misleading: 14 β’ False: 5 (22, 30, 34, 38, partially 13 & 31) |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by FreeIgboho: 10:02pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
SixSeven:This is actually a true story and the person needed years therapy because of his wife and kids. I am developing a theory that some people amongst us are not living their real lives and once they "die" they'd return to their real lives! |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Usmanovic95(m): 10:21pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Identical twins don't share same finger print but hide your device from your identical sibling if you make use of face unlock. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by VicM6: 10:30pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Saturnalia: |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Offpoint1: 11:31pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
ponishah:Dreams don't last seconds, you dream throughout your REM stage of sleep, the only problem is you only remember few minutes of the dream which are few minutes you're about to wake up or out of REM stage |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by professore(m): 11:35pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Okay |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Truejihadistont: 11:52pm On Dec 18, 2025 |
Wealthyonos:No, it's not. Don't confuse kids here. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by ussv: 2:10am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Ants do not sleep ? that one surprise me lol. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Tailorcaesar: 2:57am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Elfin πΌ tower grows during summer cos of linear expansivity of the metal, (in the presence of heat metals expansion just like bridges) Saturnalia: |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by OVikkytan49: 6:39am On Dec 19, 2025 |
QuinQ:No matter the explanation, I would never agree with no.10 because no one can give the accurate number of stars in the milky way, it's just not possible. Stars have magnitude based on their brightness and size, the ones with the lowest magnitudes are so faint that we can't even see them from earth with our naked eyes, now how many stars can be counted using Telescope π? And another one I don't agree with completely is that "dreams only last for seconds" , some dreams or maybe by a stretch most dreams last a seconds but not ALL dreams.To be sincere, some things cannot be explained by science. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by jaephoenix(m): 7:48am On Dec 19, 2025 |
LordIsaac:Creation is a myth |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Emeka71(m): 8:55am On Dec 19, 2025 |
KingDashx:Detty December brings thousands of visitors into Lagos each year, creating a massive spike in social activities, entertainment, travel, and spending. From concerts to family vacations, the festive rush boosts several sectors of the economy. Here are the ten businesses that benefit the most: 1. Hotels Hotels stay fully booked during December. Many visitors reserve rooms weeks ahead, and premium suites usually sell out first. Last year, hotels across VI, Lekki, and Ikeja made billions due to the heavy demand for comfort and proximity to major events. 2. Short-Let Apartments Short-lets experience even higher demand. Travellers prefer privacy, larger spaces, and home-style comfort. Prices often rise, with some apartments jumping to six-figure rates per night during peak weeks. 3. Nightclubs and Lounges Nightlife hits its peak in December. Clubs host back-to-back events, table bookings sell out, and bottle service becomes a major money-maker. Some top clubs reportedly earned billions during the season. 4. Event Centres and Concert Venues From weddings to end-of-year parties and blockbuster concerts, venues are booked months ahead. Halls, open fields, and arenas all stay busy throughout the season. 5. Luxury Car Rentals Demand for premium mobility rises as visitors want to move around in style. Rental fees often triple, with SUVs and high-end sedans becoming the most requested options. 6. Beaches and Resorts Recreational spots enjoy a surge in visitors. Families book private beach houses, friends arrange group outings, and resorts remain busyβespecially when people want a break from Lagos traffic. 7. Cinemas and Film Premieres Nollywood releases major titles during December, making it the biggest month for cinema traffic. Red carpets, premieres, and holiday films attract crowds daily. 8. Restaurants and Food Vendors Food businesses thrive throughout the festive period. High-end restaurants stay full, while street vendors enjoy late-night sales thanks to concerts and events scattered across the city. 9. Beauty, Grooming & Fashion Everyone wants to look their best. Salons extend their working hours, makeup artists get fully booked, tailors handle rush orders, and stylists make steady profits throughout the month. 10. Digital Payments & E-Commerce Online payments skyrocket. People buy tickets, gifts, clothes, and services digitally. Some hotels and clubs even accept crypto from travellers who prefer fast, borderless payments. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Pootle: 9:27am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Dogalmighty17:you love astronomy right i do too, are you in lagos |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by mubarak89(m): 9:33am On Dec 19, 2025 |
π§ Your brain burns 20% of calories Little wonder folks who don't exercise and use their brains grow fat |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by jaxxy(m): 9:37am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Crap. ![]() |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 11:42am On Dec 19, 2025 |
rtdCivilservant:Heβs talking about our planet earth. Earth got billions of trees. And the earth is in our galaxy called the Milky Way. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 11:51am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Dogalmighty17:Youβre right. In recent times I have been doing some research about our galaxy and the universe and Iβm like wow. Some scientists say there is even a multiverse. The truth everything we even know today isnβt up to 10% of earth history. The first written texts were found in ancient Mesopotamia, present day Iraq. Those were texts written by the Sumerians and they are 6000 years old I think. Thatβs why i donβt like religion. Itβs shrinks knowledge and itβs filled with lies. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 11:52am On Dec 19, 2025 |
Jagermeister:Why not do your research |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 11:53am On Dec 19, 2025 |
QuinQ:Lol. Thatβs what he said when he woke up ? |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Sheuns(m): 12:03pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
SixSeven:Dream time is much slower than normal time. A 20 minutes long dream may just be 40 seconds in real time. |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Jumbojax(m): 12:23pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
No. 46 Brain feels no pain, how na. ![]() What of headaches ![]() |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 1:07pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
Bahamas95:And I can you for free those archaeologists didnβt consume it. Lol |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by QuinQ(f): 1:28pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
OVikkytan49:You are confusing the Milky Way with the universe. The number of stars in our Miky Way galaxy can be precisely counted. There are trillions of galaxies in the universe. Well some people that passed out for a few minutes had a full life within those few minutes - went to school, got married, had kids, all within the few minutes they were passed out! |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 1:28pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
ronnietilo:This common knowledge na. As you grow the body changes |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by QuinQ(f): 1:33pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
Elzazzi:Not just what he said, he had to be in therapy for years, mourning the loss of his wife and kids |
| Re: 50 Facts That Sound Fake But Are 100% True by Elzazzi: 1:52pm On Dec 19, 2025 |
QuinQ:Wow. Interesting. He had all that in a short coma? |
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, some dreams or maybe by a stretch most dreams last a seconds but not ALL dreams.



