Mind-blowing Facts That Literally Nobody Has Heard Before

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Neutron stars are really cool. They're collections of highly condensed neutrons that collect after a supernova or any other cataclysmic event. These stars are so unbelievably dense that just one teaspoon of this neutron soup would weigh roughly 10 million tons. 

Buckle Up, Bucko...

We are sorry to report that, if you're hearing this for the first time, apples may be a bit older than you previously thought. Supermarket apples are usually never "fresh." They get picked between August and November, they get covered in wax, air-dried, and sent to cold storage. They are then sold six to 12 months after they are picked. 

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The More You Know

  • Your brain is sometimes more active when you're asleep than when you're awake.
  • Nintendo was founded in 1889. Before it sold video games, the Japanese company specialized in playing cards.
  • The world's largest Barbie collection includes more than 15,000 dolls.
  • Four times more people speak English as a second language than as a native one.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.