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Mind-boggling, thought provoking, intriguing, interesting, funny, deep, whatever you say, facts are always great in capturing attention or putting a smile on somebody's face. And in our busy lives, where things pass unnoticed, random funny or interesting info or facts can come off as a pleasant remedy, that you didn't know you needed. So here are the most interesting facts that are, in some ways, obvious but then again, are unsettling, baffling or confusing. Overall, they would make you think deep and would definitely make your day! 1. The oldest picture of yourself is... in fact, the youngest picture of yourself.... and vice versa. That is just clever wordplay. The word “oldest” here represents time, while “youngest” represents the youngest version of yourself.  2. Small Intestine is actually larger than Large Intestine. via iStock The small intestine is larger than most organs in terms of area. While it is narrower than the large intestine, it is significantly longer, measur...

 The  entire world is made up of various elements. Life, as we know it, wouldn't exist without these building blocks of matter. We ourselves are made of organic elements. With time, these substances have proved to be highly useful and equally hazardous. Elements like Silicon are considered as a boon to the technology sector and to humanity as a whole. On the other hand, elements like Uranium are capable of causing nuclear disasters. So here are yet some more lesser known facts about the wonderful world of Elements.  1. Itai-itai is a painful body weakening disease in Japan which was caused by eating rice grown on soil contaminated with high levels of Cadmium.  Itai-itai victim 2. The Russian lunar rovers, Lunokhod 1 and Lunokhod 2 used Polonium to keep themselves warm. 3. Europium is considered to be mildy toxic, and the metal dust is a fire and explosion hazard.  4. People in ancient time used crushed Antimony as black paint and eyeliner, without realising how ...

 The  entire world is made up of various elements. From the air we breathe to the food we eat, everything is composed of a variety of elements. We ourselves are made of organic elements. With time, these substances have proved to be highly useful and equally hazardous. Elements like Silicon are considered as a boon to the technology sector and humanity as a whole. On the other hand, elements like Uranium are capable of causing nuclear disasters. So here are  some more lesser known facts about the wonderful world of Elements. 1. The element Krypton is a non-toxic killer. It is an asphyxia inducing agent which displaces or reduces the normal Oxygen concentration in breathable air.  Krypton Gas Ampoule 2. Strontium is used in the production of sugar from molasses. Most of the Strontium used in the process of making sugar is recyclable. 3. Zinc was used in India thousands of years before it's use in China. While the Chinese started it's use only in 1637, the metal was us...

 The entire world is made up of various elements. From the air we breathe to the food we eat, everything is composed of a variety of elements. With time, these substances have proved to be highly useful and equally hazardous. Elements like Silicon are responsible for advancing the technology sector and humanity as a whole. On the other hand, elements like Uranium are capable of causing mass destruction. So let's explore some lesser known facts about the wonderful world of Elements. 1. During the 19th Century, Match-makers suffered from a condition called 'Phossy Jaw' as they were exposed to high levels of white Phosphorus which ate away their jaw bones.   Phossy Jaw victims illustration . 2. Helium gets its name from the Greek god 'Helios' because the element was first discovered to be present in the Sun. 3. Carbon was named by Antoine Lavoisier in 1789. The Latin, English, French, German, Dutch and Danish words for Carbon, all mean the same: "coal" 4. No...