75 of the World’s Weirdest Facts

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There are endless bizarre wonders you may not know about the world around you – and a few out in the heavens as well.

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Snow in the Sahara

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The School older than Aztec civilization

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It’s raining … glass?

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Get Salty

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Island of Dolls

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Swipe up for more interesting finds!

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