13 Paradigm-Shifting Bits Of Trivia We Harvested From Bottomless Pits Of Quicksand, Harrowing Cliffsides, And The Back Of A Dragon-Like Creature Whose Name Cannot Be Uttered
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Ah, trivia! A collection of facts, stories, and anecdotes that can be shared to entertain, enlighten, and educate. For centuries, people have gathered around campfires, dinner tables, and social media feeds to share the latest tidbits of knowledge they’ve come across.
Today, we bring you a collection of 13 surprisingly interesting pieces of trivia. From the age of fairy tales to the dangers of cold homes, these tidbits are sure to captivate and amaze. Whether you’re looking for something to share at your next dinner party or just want to expand your knowledge, these pieces of trivia are sure to satisfy.
In this list, we explore some of the oldest stories in the world, as well as some of the more recent ones. We’ll look at how Van Gogh’s cypress trees can be seen as symbols of strength and courage, and how older dads are becoming a growing trend. We’ll also look at the consequences of flaunting wealth, and the dangers of drinking too much tea.
So settle in, and get ready to be dazzled by these 13 surprisingly interesting pieces of trivia. Enjoy.
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Too much of a good thing?
![CRACKED LIAM NEESON THINKS THERE'S TOO MUCH STAR WARS. Neeson has said that there are too many Star Wars spin-offs, and it's diminishing the specialness of the franchise. Не thinks it's taking away the mystery and magic and, well, it's kind of hard to disagree.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/3/900613.jpg)
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Ancient tales still captivate us.
![CRACKED FAIRY TALES ARE OLDER THAN YOU THINK. Some stories, like Rumpelstiltskin and Jack and the Beanstalk, may have been around for thousands of years. A study published in the Royal Society Open Science journal suggests these tales could be up to 5,000 years old.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/7/900617.jpg)
Insects: Outlasting Dinosaurs.
![CRACKED INSECTS ARE JUST INDESTRUCTIBLE. Insects have been around for a really long time - at least 400 million years - and they've managed to survive through four of the five mass extinctions. That's way longer than the dinosaurs (who survived for millions of years themselves).](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/0/900610.jpg)
Tea-induced hysteria.
![CRACKED TEA WAS SEEN AS HARMFUL (TO THE POOR). In the 1800s, a lot of people were worried that if lower class people in Ireland drank tea, it could make them sick, give them nervous problems, or even make them see things that weren't there. Sure, uh, sounds like genuine concern. Cassatt](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/5/900615.jpg)
Stovemakers: Innovative.
![CRACKED 19TH-CENTURY STOVEMAKERS CREATED MODERN MARKETING. Stovemakers used innovative marketing strategies to make their products stand out, such as creating different types of products, giving them unique identities, the kind of see today. and setting stuff up sales you networks. MANIFACTURERS OF STOV](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/6/900616.jpg)
Respect for John Carpenter.
![CRACKED JORDAN PEELE WILL NOT HAVE YOU DISMISSING JOHN CARPENTER. WEE H OR I Peele rejected one fan's claim that he was the best horror director ever, saying, Sorry. I love your enthusiasm but I will just not tolerate any John Carpenter slander!](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/8/900618.jpg)
Kathy Hutchins/Shutterstock,
Nathan Hartley Maas/Wiki Commons
"Famous Privilege" strikes again.
![CRACKED GWYNETH PALTROW THINKS PRIVILEGED KIDS ARE THE REAL VICTIMS. Paltrow got a lot of flak for saying that kids of famous people have to work twice as hard to show they can make it on their own. To be fair, that's a totally Gwyneth Paltrow thing to say.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/1/900611.jpg)
Careful what you flaunt?
![CRACKED KIM KARDASHIAN IS TO BLAME FOR BEING ROBBED (ACCORDING TO THE THIEF). A robber who stole millions of dollars' worth of jewelry from Kardashian in Paris said that she should be more careful about showing off her wealth to people who can't afford it. king.c 1](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/9/900609.jpg)
Hitler’s "Hunger Plan:" Starve the Russians.
![CRACKED HITLER'S PLAN: STARVING RUSSIANS. During Hitler's attack on the Soviet Union, he deliberately caused mass starvation among the Russians, called the Hunger Plan. It was just what it sounded like: Не wanted to starve as many civilians as he could to death.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/4/900614.jpg)
High-class Retreat in Jim Crow Era.
![CRACKED AFRICAN AMERICANS CREATED A SAFE HAVEN FROM JIM CROW IN 1893. Back in the days of Jim Crow, African American people of high status in Washington, D.C. made a safe haven for themselves on the coast of the Chesapeake Bay-the resort town of Highland Beach.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/2/0/900620.jpg)
Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History (via Smithsonian Magazine)
Van Gogh: Cypress Trees = Strength and Courage.
![CRACKED VAN GOGH WAS REALLY INTO TREES. Vincent van Gogh was really drawn to cypress trees, which show up over and over in his work, and which he thought of as symbols of strength and courage.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/9/900619.jpg)
Cold homes, COVID-19 cases: a deadly combination.
![CRACKED COVID-19 CASES SOARED AS MILLIONS LACKED ADEQUATE HEAT. In the UK, around 10% of the 63,000 extra deaths in 2020-21 were linked to not having enough heat. In the U.S., one study found that colder weather can lead to more COVID-19 cases.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/1/2/900612.jpg)
Older dads, a growing trend.
![CRACKED DADS ARE GETTING OLDER (BUT NOT NECESSARILY WISER?) The typical age of dads in the U.S. when they have a baby is 30.9, and around 9% of them are 40 or older.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/6/0/8/900608.jpg)