12 Powerful Bits Of Trivia That Could Unleash An Unstoppable Evil If They Were To Fall Into The Wrong Hands
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Welcome, dear reader, to this list of 13 Surprisingly Interesting Pieces of Trivia! We’ve all heard the saying, "knowledge is power," and this list is here to prove it. From gender-bending clownfish to the tragic loss of a hero on 9/11, this list has it all. So sit back, relax, and get ready to be astounded by the amazing and sometimes bizarre facts we’ve collected for you.
We’ve scoured the world to find some of the most interesting and unique trivia out there. This list isn’t just about the weird and wonderful; it’s about the things we often overlook, the stories that don’t make the headlines, and the people who don’t get the recognition they deserve. We’ve got tales of daring rescues, of unexpected twists, and of moments of heroism. We’ve got stories of animals, of science, and of history. We’ve got stories that will make you laugh, and stories that will make you cry.
So, without further ado, let’s take a look at these 13 Surprisingly Interesting Pieces of Trivia. We hope you enjoy learning something new, and that you come away from this list feeling inspired and enlightened. Enjoy.
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Gender-bending clownfish.
![CRACKED CLOWNFISH ARE GENDER-FLUID. Clownfish start out as males, but if the female in the group dies, they can switch genders and become female.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/5/8/901058.jpg)
Thirsty much?
![CRACKED ONE MAN DRINKS 20 LITERS OF WATER A DAY (OR ELSE). German Marc Wübbenhorst man has a rare metabolic disorder called diabetes insipidus, which makes him incredibly thirsty and causes him to pee a lot. Не has to drink 20 liters of water a day, or he could die from dehydration.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/7/0/901070.jpg)
Undertaker wrestles on.
![CRACKED THE UNDERTAKER FOUGHT WITH SEVERE BURNS. The Undertaker wrestled through a really tough match in 2010, staying in character throughout, even though he had severe burns. It was all because of a mistake by a pyrotechnician, who was then fired.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/8/901068.jpg)
Saved by banging noises.
![CRACKED THREE SAILORS WERE TRAPPED IN A SUNKEN SHIP FOR TWO WEEKS. After the attack on Pearl Harbor, three sailors were stuck inside the wreckage of the USS West Virginia for more than two weeks. Eventually, they were found when salvage crews heard banging noises coming from the ship.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/2/901062.jpg)
Octopuses: Nine brains.
![CRACKED OCTOPUSES: NINE BRAINS, ONE GOAL (FOOD). Octopuses are incredibly smart for invertebrates, with nine brains - one in each arm and one in the middle of their bodies. They can figure out mazes and puzzles, especially when there's a tasty reward at the end.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/5/901065.jpg)
Walmart: Europe, not so much.
![CRACKED WALMART TRIED, BUT EUROPE SAID NEIN. In the late '90s, Walmart tried to get into Europe, but it didn't work out. By 2006, they had to give up, because the U.S. and Germany had too many cultural differences. Nalmart](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/9/901069.jpg)
Law helps reunite humans and their furry friends during disasters.
![CRACKED PETS NOW HAVE A PLAN, THANKS TO THE GOVERNMENT'S 2006 LAW. After Hurricane Katrina, the government passed a law that made it possible for shelters to accept pets, and helped people get back together with their furry friends during emergencies.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/7/901067.jpg)
Huynh Tieu Huong gives up wealth and fame to help the needy.
![CRACKED HUYNH TIEU HUONG: FROM WEALTHY AMERICAN TO MOTHER TERESA OF VIETNAM. She gave up her life of wealth and fame in America to dedicate her life to helping the needy. She's become the mother of 346 children with the Huynh family name.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/1/901061.jpg)
Via Viet My Magazine
Oops, grandpa.
![CRACKED KY-DE MUSE to - WIN ONTE OOPS, GRANDPA GRABBED CHECK CINNE non POR THE WRONG HANDLE. PRESS In 2019, a 64-year-old made a mistake EXT STORES LICE in while on a flight in a French fighter jet - unit he ended up ejecting himself after Натов grabbing the ejection handle in an attempt to steady himself. SPPLY](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/6/901066.jpg)
Portrait not accurate?
![CRACKED HENRY VIII THOUGHT HE'D FOUND LOVE IN A PORTRAIT. Anne of Cleves was 24 when she married Henry VIII, who was 48, in January 1540. Henry had chosen Anne from her portrait, but was disappointed when he met her in person. The marriage went ahead, but their wedding night was a disaster.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/0/901890.jpg)
Hans Holbein the Younger/Wiki Commons,
Hans Holbein the Younger/Wiki Commons
Dubai: Abandoned cars everywhere.
![CRACKED DUBAI: WHERE CARS GO TO DIE. Every year in Dubai, thousands of cars get left behind because of the high job turnover rate and the fact that there are no bankruptcy laws in the UAE. ن 9 yourset Jour t](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/4/901064.jpg)
Gentlemen’s club for Disney’s elite, complete with nude sunbathing.
![CRACKED DISNEY'S GENTLEMEN'S CLUB: WHERE THE BOYS The Penthouse Club at the Disney Studio was a place for the more experienced and better-paid employees to hang out and even sunbathe in the nude, decorated with a mural by animator Freddy Moore that showed ladies without their tops and bottoms.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/6/3/901063.jpg)
Fred Moore
Tragic loss of life.
![CRACKED A FIREFIGHTER'S LIFE WAS LOST TO A FALLING BODY ON 9/11. Daniel Suhr, a firefighter from Engine 216 in New York City, was the first firefighter killed while responding to the terrorist attacks on the Twin Towers. The cause of death was a falling body.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/0/5/9/901059.jpg)