We genuinely believe that learning is a lifelong journey. Finishing high school or earning a college degree doesn’t mean your curiosity or drive to seek the truth suddenly vanishes. We love discovering new things about the world, even if life’s responsibilities—like filing taxes and snuggling with cats—can sometimes get in the way. Knowledge isn’t a competition, which makes the pursuit of it enjoyable. Everyone has their information blind spots, even if some people like to subtly poke fun at others for recently discovering [insert an odd bit of facts here]. Initiatives on social media like “Today Years Old” are fantastic because they entertain us with clever one-liners while also teaching us something new about our planet.
For your next coffee break or dinner party, we’ve compiled some of the most fascinating facts shared by the TYO team. So, get ready to learn something new, have a ton of fun, and remember to take notes! Oh, and did we mention that many of these facts are about animals? We think the Arabian sand boa is particularly fascinating. Vote up the posts that really got your mind racing as you scroll down, and if you enjoy what the TYO accounts have to offer, consider following them!