Wacky Wednesday: 15 Stupendous & Unbelievable Fun Facts!

As is Wednesday tradition, BBIMI is giving you a glimpse at 15 fun and crazy you probably did not know before you read this blog post. The world is full of useless, yet entertaining AND factual information and we would be crazy or wacky ourselves not to shed some light on this subject. There’s just two more days until the weekend, so enjoy this Humpday treat courtesy of BB Insurance Marketing. Check them out!

– Puerto Rico has more American citizens than 21 U.S. states, but can’t vote in presidential elections.

– Coffee beans are actually tasteless until they’re roasted.

– Online dating sites often use fake profiles to get members to upgrade service plans and spend more money.

– Butterflies in your stomach are caused by a reduction of blood flow to the stomach due to a fight-or-flight response.

– Walnuts can lower the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, according to research.

– It’s actually possible for you to win Monopoly in under 30 seconds.

– People with high IQ’s are thought to experience Deja Vu more frequently.

– When polar bears are angry, they hiss like cats.

– According to ecologists, about 80% of Earth’s species remain undiscovered.

– 40% of people use their phones while in the bathroom.

– Canada is the only country in the developed world that does not have a national bird.

– A pumpkin is not a vegetable, scientifically it is a berry.

– Studies suggest that writing down your worries before taking an exam can help you score higher.

– Men are struck by lightning five times more often than women.

– Sleeping through winter is hibernation, while sleeping through summer is estivation.

(via @UberFacts, @GoogleFacts & @Factsionary)