Mind-blowing Facts That Literally Nobody Has Heard Before

Jeanette Rankin

Before the woman's suffrage movement was publicized and enacted, there was a female congresswoman. In 1916, Jeanette Rankin became the first woman to hold federal office in the Us. Four years later, women were granted the right to vote. 

Here's a Tree Fact for Ya

Did you know that there are more trees on Earth  than there are stars in the Milky Way galaxy? Don't you think that humans should stop deforesting areas for fossil fuels because we have enough fuel harvested to last us the rest of the century? Both of these things should no longer suprise you. 

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The More You Know

  • The largest volcano in the solar system is three times taller than Mount Everest.
  • Beavers have transparent eyelids so they can see underwater.
  • Holding a sneeze can be dangerous.
  • Nearly 15 percent of Los Angeles is used as a parking lot.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.