101 Weird Facts You Won't Believe Are True

They say truth is stranger than fiction, and after reading the facts below, you’ll be hard-pressed to disagree. Everybody likes to believe what they read, but sometimes it seems too strange. That’s what makes reading about weird faces so fun. Not only do you get to learn some amazing facts, but you’ll have knowledge most people won’t. This will give you the edge the next time you’re at a quiz night or gathering with friends where you can showcase your brain power.

The random facts collected below cover a variety of topics and have been gathered together under different categories. There are facts about nature, sport, geography, the entertainment world, and more. Some you might know, but most will be weird facts you won’t believe are true. 

So here are 101 weird facts sure to provide plenty of conversation at your next dinner party. 

Weird Facts About General Knowledge

These interesting facts cover a range of subjects that don’t always fit easily under one category. They cover everything from the English language and buildings to World Wars and LEGO bridges. You are sure to learn something new reading these weird general knowledge facts. 

1. Pneumonoultramicroscopicsilicovolcanoconiosis is the longest word in the English dictionary. 

It’s an English word that is used to describe “a lung disease caused by inhalation of very fine silicate or quartz dust.”

2. Dueling is legal in Paraguay.

It’s only legal if both parties are registered blood and organ donors.

3. The Eiffel Tower can be 15 cm taller during the summer.

This is due to thermal expansion when the iron heats up. 

4. Walt Disney has three college degrees but never went to college.

Due to his accomplishments, Walt Disney received three honorary degrees during his lifetime. Also, his head isn’t cryogenically frozen. That’s a myth.