Posted on 13 Dec 2022

19 Things I Learned Recently That Shocked, Surprised, And Simply Fascinated Me

So you're telling me that the so-called "competitors", Maybelline and L'Oréal, share the same parent company?

by Sumedha Bharpilania

BuzzFeed Staff

1. First up, here's a terrifying video about asteroids:

Asteroid Impact Comparison from interestingasfuck

3. TIL that Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings are amongst the list of banned books for containing mentions of witchcraft and satanism, respectively:

Banned book section at a chain bookstore from mildlyinteresting

5. In case you ever feel lonely, here's a picture of the loneliest house in the world:

The Loneliest House in World, Island of Ellirey, Vestmannaeyjar, Iceland from Damnthatsinteresting

Introverts assemble!

6. I've also recently learnt about the lengthy-ass process involved in the making of soy sauce:

Soy Sauce from interestingasfuck

9. So you're telling me that the so-called "competitors", Maybelline and L'Oréal, share the same parent company?:

182 beauty companies are owned by 7 major leaders from MakeupAddiction

10. Meet the man who got both the long and short end of the stick:

Adam Rainer, the only man in recorded history to have been both a dwarf and a giant. At 19, he was just 4’8” (142cm) and because of a pituitary tumor, by age 33 he reached a height of 7’2” (218cm), and upon his death at 51 he grew to be 7’8” (234cm). from Damnthatsinteresting

18. If you're a frequent Airbnb user like me, bookmark this:

LPT: Before leaving an Airbnb or vacation rental, do a video walkthrough of how you're leaving the unit to avoid being scammed! from LifeProTips

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19 Things I Learned Recently That Shocked, Surprised, And Simply Fascinated Me

1. First up, here's a terrifying video about asteroids:

2. Did you know about this "Empty Library"?:

3. TIL that Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings are amongst the list of banned books for containing mentions of witchcraft and satanism, respectively:

4. I know exactly where to go in order to meet my writing deadlines:

5. In case you ever feel lonely, here's a picture of the loneliest house in the world:

6. I've also recently learnt about the lengthy-ass process involved in the making of soy sauce:

7. And that, in a weird reversal of sorts, a Bollywood song has served as an inspiration for an iconic American pop song:

8. Here's an interesting insight about India's favourite instant noodle brand — Maggi:

9. So you're telling me that the so-called "competitors", Maybelline and L'Oréal, share the same parent company?:

10. Meet the man who got both the long and short end of the stick:

11. Here's a little something about carry bags in India:

12. And something that job seekers should take note of:

13. Ever wondered what an old Indian Airlines boarding pass looked like?:

In addition to the aforementioned mind-blowing facts, I was also introduced by the internet to genuinely practical life hacks that my brain didn't have the foggiest about:

14. I've learnt that you can pack your suitcase like this:

15. And that you can apparently do this:

16. That I've been storing bread packets wrong my whole life:

17. That there's a way I can use pillowcases that are a bit too large:

18. If you're a frequent Airbnb user like me, bookmark this:

19. And finally, this is how I am going to drink wine from now on:

19 Things I Learned Recently That Shocked, Surprised, And Simply Fascinated Me

1. First up, here's a terrifying video about asteroids:

2. Did you know about this "Empty Library"?:

3. TIL that Harry Potter and The Lord Of The Rings are amongst the list of banned books for containing mentions of witchcraft and satanism, respectively:

4. I know exactly where to go in order to meet my writing deadlines:

5. In case you ever feel lonely, here's a picture of the loneliest house in the world:

6. I've also recently learnt about the lengthy-ass process involved in the making of soy sauce:

7. And that, in a weird reversal of sorts, a Bollywood song has served as an inspiration for an iconic American pop song:

8. Here's an interesting insight about India's favourite instant noodle brand — Maggi:

9. So you're telling me that the so-called "competitors", Maybelline and L'Oréal, share the same parent company?:

10. Meet the man who got both the long and short end of the stick:

11. Here's a little something about carry bags in India:

12. And something that job seekers should take note of:

13. Ever wondered what an old Indian Airlines boarding pass looked like?:

In addition to the aforementioned mind-blowing facts, I was also introduced by the internet to genuinely practical life hacks that my brain didn't have the foggiest about:

14. I've learnt that you can pack your suitcase like this:

15. And that you can apparently do this:

16. That I've been storing bread packets wrong my whole life:

17. That there's a way I can use pillowcases that are a bit too large:

18. If you're a frequent Airbnb user like me, bookmark this:

19. And finally, this is how I am going to drink wine from now on:

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