Ah, trivia. It's the stuff that keeps us up at night, the questions that tickle our brains and make us wonder, "How did I not know that?!" It's a never-ending source of knowledge that can be used to impress friends, family, and strangers alike.

From President John F. Kennedy's last-minute Cuban cigar order to the fact that drinking coffee can help protect your liver, this list has it all. We'll explore the scandal of "Carpet-gate," the Michelin Guide's secretive and unaccountable reviews, and the surprising truth that grizzly bears are more powerful than polar bears. We'll even learn about Tecwen Whittock, the man who coughed his way to infamy on Who Wants to be a Millionaire?, and Andre the Giant, who wasn't as tall as advertised. 

So, if you're ready to explore the world of counterintuitive trivia, then you've come to the right place. Let's dive in and see what we can uncover.

Click right here to get the best of Cracked sent to your inbox.

Mystery diners, eh?

CNN / NJ 

Ancient Misconceptions.

UH 

Scroll down for the next article