14 Bits of Trivia We Took to the Bank (to the Obvious Exasperation of the Teller)
![14 Bits of Trivia We Took to the Bank (to the Obvious Exasperation of the Teller)](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/4/6/5/891465_320x180.jpg)
Hold on to your hats, internet folks, because I’ve got a collection of facts that will make your brain do a double-take. From freezing temperatures to talking trees, this list has it all. Did you know that the coldest place in the universe is the Boomerang Nebula? Yes, it's colder than your ex's heart. At -458°F (-272°C), it's just one degree above absolute zero, making it the perfect spot for a winter getaway. Speaking of getting away, did you know that the largest flower in the world can grow up to 3 feet in diameter and weigh up to 15 pounds? But be warned, its strong odor has been compared to rotting meat. If you're looking to escape the stench, why not head to space, where there's no up or down? None of those places sound like your ideal vacay? Well too bad because we’re not your friggin travel agency. However if you want more fun facts feel free to scroll, baby, scroll!
Trojan Truth
![CRACKED THE TROJAN HORSE WAS NOT ACTUALLY MENTIONED BY HOMER IN THE ILIAD. The story of the Trojan Horse was likely added later by other writers.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/6/890906.jpg)
Just Floating Around
![CRACKED IN SPACE, THERE IS NO UP OR DOWN. Because there is no gravity to define a direction, astronauts often use the position of the sun, Earth, or other celestial objects as a reference point.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/4/890904.jpg)
World Wood Web
![CRACKED TREES CAN TALK WITH EACH OTHER THROUGH A NETWORK OF UNDERGROUND FUNGI. These fungi, called mycorrhizae, help trees share nutrients and can even transmit warning signals about insect attacks.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/5/890905.jpg)
Wine O’clock
![GRACKED THE OLDEST KNOWN WINE CELLAR IS 3,700 YEARS OLD. It was discovered in 2007 in the ruins of a Cannanite palace in Israel. The cellar contained 40 jars, each capable of holding 50 liters of wine.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/7/890907.jpg)
Shellfish Royals
![CRACKED THE BRITISH ROYAL FAMILY HAS A TRADITION OF NOT EATING SHELLFISH. This is because shellfish was considered to be too risky to eat in the past, as it spoiled easily and could cause food poisoning.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/3/890903.jpg)
Shark Tales
![CRACKED SHARKS HAVE BEEN AROUND FOR MORE THAN 400 MILLION YEARS. That means they predate dinosaurs by more than 200 million years.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/2/890902.jpg)
How Far We’ve Come
![CRACKED THE FIRST TV REMOTE CONTROL WAS CALLED THE LAZY BONES. It was invented in 1950 and was connected to the TV by a wire. It used a flashlight-like device to turn the TV on and off, change channels, and adjust the volume.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/1/890901.jpg)
Ay I’m Walking Here!
![CRACKED NEW YORK HAS A LARGER POPULATION THAN ICELAND. New York City has a population of around 8.5 million - while Iceland has a population under 400,000.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/7/890897.jpg)
That’s Brisk, Baby
![CRACKED THE COLDEST PLACE IN THE UNIVERSE IS THE BOOMERANG NEBULA. Located at about 5,000 light-years from Earth, its temperature is -458°F (-272°C), which is just one degree above absolute zero.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/4/890894.jpg)
Flower Power
![CRACKED THE LARGEST FLOWER IN THE WORLD IS THE RAFFLESIA ARNOLDII. Found in the rainforests of Southeast Asia, it can grow up to three feet in diameter and weigh up to 15 pounds. The flower has a strong odor, which is often compared to that of rotting meat.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/5/890895.jpg)
Iffy Eiffel
![CRACKED THE EIFFEL TOWER WAS ORIGINALLY INTENDED TO BE A TEMPORARY STRUCTURE. It was built for the 1889 World's Fair, and meant to be dismantled 20 years later. However, they kept it around to act as a radio tower after radio was invented in 1895.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/8/890898.jpg)
Rocky Rhodes
![GRACKED THE COLOSSUS OF RHODES WAS DESTROYED BY AN EARTHQUAKE JUST 56 YEARS AFTER BEING BUILT. One of the ancient wonders of the world, the statue's ruins lay on the ground for over 800 years before they were finally melted down and sold as scrap metal.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/9/0/0/890900.jpg)
Thatsa Big Book
![CRACKED THE LARGEST BOOK EVER PUBLISHED IS SIX FEET TALL. World Political This 2012 edition of the Klencke Atlas contains over 40 maps and weighs over 700 pounds.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/3/890893.jpg)
Guinness World Records
Gene-us
![CRACKED SICKLE CELL ANEMIA PROVIDES SOME PROTECTION AGAINST MALARIA. This is due to sickle cell genetics being prominent in areas with high malaria rates.](https://s3.crackedcdn.com/phpimages/imageset/8/9/6/890896.jpg)