These True Facts Sound Incredibly Fake

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Pineapples are a delicious fruit, but do you know how they grow? They don't come from trees as most people might assume, but actually as the center of this strange bush. These fruits are originally from South America, though they have become staples in grocery stores worldwide for their iconic tart flavor and sweetness. 

Close to Cleopatra

Cleopatra is likely the most famous Egyptian leader in all of history. You probably imagine she was alive thousands of years ago, but such is not the case. In fact, Cleopatra was closer in history to the invention of the iPhone than she was to the construction of the Great Pyramid. Maybe she was more like a millennial than she was an original Egyptian!

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The More You Know

  • The smallest bone in your body is in your ear.
  • The stars and flashes of light you see when you rub your eyes are called "phosphenes."
  • An 11-year-old is responsible for naming Pluto.
  • The Japanese created a smoke alarm for those who can't hear, which pumps super-spicy wasabi mist into the air to alert them.
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Post originally appeared on Upbeat News.